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BJ54 RXM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Grey Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

94,391 mi
Last recorded94,391 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RXM
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2021 94,391 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 94,363 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm+perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 93,427 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white req, 2 bulb,s (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 93,424 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer Sill At Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both going white req, 2 bulb,s (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 92,162 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 92,161 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 88,858 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 88,858 miles

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 86,165 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 82,256 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 82,254 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 78,621 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 12 Oct 2015 78,620 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 74,736 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 69,945 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 65,813 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 65,813 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,061 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 59,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 52,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2009 45,230 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 36,805 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 28,965 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 RXM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Grey with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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

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