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BJ54 RTZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

66,761 mi
Last recorded66,761 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RTZ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 66,761 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Sump pan area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Chip in windscreen but not adversely affecting driver's view

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No reverse lights

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

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre On outer edge would not be repairable 195/50/R15 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 195/50/R15 ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre is cracking/perished 195/50/R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box has a minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 62,308 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Mar 2019 62,308 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission diff oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Aug 2017 57,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 52,007 miles

Coolant level 1 liter added for test

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake pads 60/65% worn

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Oil level low 1 liter added for test

Pass 28 Jul 2015 46,502 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 38,293 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 38,245 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 31,680 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 31,680 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 26,729 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 26,729 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,841 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 16,268 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 14,461 miles

1/ NAIL IN O/S/R TYRE TREAD

Pass 3 Oct 2008 11,872 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 7,950 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 RTZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RTZ, 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 RTZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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