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BJ54 LXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

105,667 mi
Last recorded105,667 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 LXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2018 105,667 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 99,911 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 99,911 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Cracking (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing Hub Bolt missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 91,218 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 91,218 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 79,713 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 79,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 71,615 miles

o/s cv boot clip deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 71,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s cv boot clip deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2014 66,968 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 20 Mar 2014 66,968 miles

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 19 Mar 2013 61,278 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 56,645 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 51,912 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 51,725 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

ADVISE FRONT OFFSIDE OUTER WING DAMAGED AND DENTED AND INNER PLASTIC WING DAMAGED AND SLIGHTLY INSECURE

ADVISE SLIGHT OIL LEAK ON FRONT OF THE ENGINE AREA

STRONG ADVISE SOME SERVICE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WHEN PRESSED, WOULD ADVISE A BRAKE CHECK MAY REQUIRE ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2010 47,886 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 42,881 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,891 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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BJ54 LXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2004 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 64,638 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 LXW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 22 years old, this Ford Fiesta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BJ54 LXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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