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BJ54 LZV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

123,419 mi
Last recorded123,419 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2021 123,419 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Emissions not tested vehicle overheated (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not fitted to front of vehicle (0.1 (d))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

vehicle lowered

vehicle overheated

Pass 23 Sep 2019 119,272 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Oct 2018 119,217 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexy to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2017 111,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' bottom of windscreen (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers perished and splitting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 111,579 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust box mounting rubbers perished and splitting

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 106,436 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 102,485 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 102,485 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 97,729 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 93,961 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,370 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 69,940 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 Oct 2011 69,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 60,809 miles

o/s front tyre wearing inside edge

Pass 17 Oct 2009 50,866 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 41,336 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2007 28,200 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 LZV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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