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BJ54 RNY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,470 mi
Last recorded96,470 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RNY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2022 96,470 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 92,918 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 88,521 miles

Front Both sides top strut mounts have slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 88,371 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure Not correctly seated (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released Permanently on (4.3.2 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Top strut mount has slight play

Offside Front Top strut mount has slight play

Pass 14 Jul 2018 81,191 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR / WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,083 miles

Front brake discs rusty and poor

Front exhaust flexi poor

Slight oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2016 71,921 miles

FRONT DISCS POOR

Fail 11 Jul 2016 71,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50 r15 82v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

engine management light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,630 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 60,906 miles

front brake disc(s) corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside rear seat backrest not folding

Fail 17 Jul 2014 60,906 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

front brake disc(s) corroded, worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

offside rear seat backrest not folding

Pass 2 Jul 2013 53,803 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 53,803 miles

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

front pads worn very low

Pass 23 Aug 2012 50,411 miles

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2012 50,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 19 Jul 2011 45,215 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 45,215 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 44,966 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 39,132 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 39,132 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 34,295 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,864 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 RNY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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

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