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BJ54 RYY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,141 mi
Last recorded121,141 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 RYY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 121,141 miles

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 121,126 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre bald on edges

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 109,659 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working Offside and centre (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Ball joint has slight play Track rod end ball joint (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2015 101,181 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 101,181 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 97,943 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 97,940 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 87,831 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine in smokey condition

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 77,355 miles

slight gear box oil leak

Fail 5 Dec 2012 77,355 miles

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

slight gear box oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2011 68,233 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 8 Dec 2010 58,198 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 58,198 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 49,404 miles

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

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

engine smokey

Pass 18 Dec 2008 41,489 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 29,529 miles

oil leak around offside driveshaft oil seal area

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 RYY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 RYY, 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 RYY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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