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BJ54 RJY

2004 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

167,085 mi
Last recorded167,085 miles
Recorded on2 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RJY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 May 2024 167,085 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 167,065 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2023 162,616 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2023 162,614 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2022 145,029 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount appears poorly fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Apr 2022 145,019 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear park brake reading slightly low

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front suspension top mount appears poorly fitted

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear reflector not red in colour both (4.8.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 136,752 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2021 136,741 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jul 2019 125,509 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 125,505 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2018 122,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor at rear (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

h brake on limit

Fail 3 May 2018 122,407 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor at rear (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

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

h brake on limit

Pass 29 Apr 2017

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases poor condition (7.1.2)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 108,305 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

axle bushes worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2014 108,305 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

axle bushes worn

oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2013 103,095 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 102,950 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Fail 2 Oct 2012 93,860 miles

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

mil light on

Pass 2 Oct 2012 93,860 miles

mil light on

Pass 3 Oct 2011 86,124 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 84,671 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 62,426 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 53,304 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 39,824 miles

front no plate slightly detiorated

Fail 15 Sep 2007 39,824 miles

front no plate slightly detiorated

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RJY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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