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BJ54 PJX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,022 mi
Last recorded92,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 92,022 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 85,237 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,237 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 79,643 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 74,622 miles

front bonnett release catch broken missing

n/s front interior mirror interior casing loose and insecure

n/s front seat back slightly loose and insecure but locking in upright possition at time of test suggest repair

n/s front wheel outer rim damaged but not excessive at time of test

o/s front seat does not fold forward suggest repair may cause problems in the event of a accident

Fail 26 Nov 2011 74,622 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front bonnett release catch broken missing

n/s front interior mirror interior casing loose and insecure

n/s front seat back slightly loose and insecure but locking in upright possition at time of test suggest repair

n/s front wheel outer rim damaged but not excessive at time of test

n/s o/s front brake discs wearing thin and lipped suggest change soon

n/s rear tyre tread area worn clse to legal limit allso outer wall worn strongly suggest change now or soon

o/s front seat belt tape around belt unable to do correct inspection of belt allso stopping belt from returning correctly suggest remove tape

o/s front seat does not fold forward suggest repair may cause problems in the event of a accident

o/s rear tyre tread area worn very close to legal limit eg 1.8mm very strongly suggest change now or very soon

unable to check n/s front headlight aim

Pass 1 Dec 2010 69,120 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 69,120 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

bonnet release broken

offside door mirror broken

Pass 28 Nov 2009 59,120 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 59,103 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front fitted with steel wheel

Pass 24 Oct 2008 45,453 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 35,669 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 PJX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PJX, 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 PJX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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