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BJ54 PLO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

108,287 mi
Last recorded108,287 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 PLO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 108,287 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2023 108,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 99,533 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 91,740 miles

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing (2011)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 91,739 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Tyre's Wearing Edges

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing (2011)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 86,583 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre Perishing

Pass 18 Jan 2019 83,727 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 80,249 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 80,223 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 77,766 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread cracked

Pass 3 Feb 2016 74,696 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 71,515 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 71,515 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 68,938 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 66,190 miles

rear bumper damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2013 66,190 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear bumper damaged

Pass 25 Jun 2012 62,928 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 62,928 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 58,766 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 58,758 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 53,725 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 30 Sep 2010 53,725 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 51,179 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 46,038 miles

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

cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Oct 2007 38,293 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 PLO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 PLO, 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 PLO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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