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BJ54 RLV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

41,169 mi
Last recorded41,169 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 41,169 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 39,797 miles

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

Fail 30 Jul 2024 39,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 37,944 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 35,265 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached damege (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 32,471 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 32,471 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 30,206 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 28,370 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 27,120 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 25,861 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 25,861 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 21,272 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Sep 2014 17,295 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 15,849 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 14,590 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2012 14,590 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 12,960 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 12,010 miles

front wiperblades are smearing the screen but r ok for mot requirements

Pass 10 Sep 2009 10,203 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 8,732 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 6,674 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 RLV 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 81.8%.

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 RLV, 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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What year was BJ54 RLV registered?

BJ54 RLV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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