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BJ54 RVM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

121,269 mi
Last recorded121,269 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2018 121,269 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe serving offside rear brake unit. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear fuel pipes corroded. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age perished cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre is age perished.

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Age perished cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Feed pipe from Pump corroded. (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 112,769 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Feed pipe from PAS Pump. (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 112,768 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Belt slightly frayed on edge. (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded Feed pipe from PAS Pump. (2.3.2)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 112,768 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened Belt slightly frayed on edge. (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Chassis. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre outer sidewall has age perished cracking.

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,386 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 88,486 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,760 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 83,047 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 82,226 miles

Both hand brake cables starting to seize

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

Corrosion on front brake discs, pads ok

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Passenger front seat wont tilt

Rear axle bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Oct 2011 74,941 miles

wheel trims fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 50,946 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2008 41,224 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 30,011 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 RVM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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

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