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BJ54 RCO

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

131,063 mi
Last recorded131,063 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RCO
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 131,063 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 129,413 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 127,486 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 125,316 miles

Front Exhaut flexi section deteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 2 Nov 2022 125,313 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Steering arm excess play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Exhaut flexi section deteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 120,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,162 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front drive shaft idle bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 29 Oct 2019 108,622 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front drive shaft idle bearing noisy when rotated

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 108,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front drive shaft idle bearing noisy when rotated

Pass 22 Oct 2018 101,988 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 97,227 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2017 97,227 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,892 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 86,160 miles

child seats fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2014 79,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2013 72,308 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2012 69,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Oct 2011 61,813 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 61,813 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 55,569 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 50,151 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,413 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2008 40,338 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 32,157 miles

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

offside front driveshaft has slight roughness/noise in centre bearing when rotated

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 RCO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RCO, 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 RCO is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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