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BJ54 RNZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,323 mi
Last recorded104,323 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RNZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 104,323 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 102,464 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2022 102,464 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 101,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Dec 2019 100,108 miles

Offside Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Dec 2019 100,108 miles

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

Offside Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine oil level low

Pass 6 Dec 2018 97,060 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 97,060 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,158 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 94,158 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

water leak expansion bottle

Pass 3 Nov 2016 91,014 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 3 Nov 2016 91,014 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 84,016 miles

Front brake disc`s worn

coolant level low

rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 3 Nov 2015 84,016 miles

Front brake disc`s worn

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant level low

rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2014 75,948 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 67,535 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 67,535 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 58,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre coming close to the legal limit

offside front tyre slightly worn on the edges

Pass 18 Oct 2011 49,774 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge worn

Fail 21 Oct 2010 44,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front number plate slight water ingrees

Pass 21 Oct 2010 44,669 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate slight water ingrees

Pass 26 Sep 2009 38,975 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 31,742 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,218 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 RNZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RNZ, 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 RNZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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