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BJ54 RFX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

127,376 mi
Last recorded127,376 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 127,376 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2022 127,271 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 120,836 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 117,391 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2019 113,599 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2019 113,589 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2018 110,430 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2017 107,977 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 105,799 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 102,693 miles

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 102,693 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 28 Aug 2014 98,701 miles

offside rear tyre tread cracking

water leak

Fail 23 Aug 2014 98,580 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

exhaust heat sheild insecure

offside rear tyre tread cracking

water leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 84,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Aug 2013 84,943 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,164 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 54,029 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 44,005 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 33,431 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2008 22,016 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 22,016 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,147 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 RFX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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