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BJ54 TFN

2004 Seat Ibiza

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,837 mi
Last recorded163,837 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Ibiza64,720 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 TFN
MakeSeat
ModelIbiza
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2022 163,837 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 142,480 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2021 142,461 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working Side light not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 121,111 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 121,111 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 116,252 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 116,237 miles

Nearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

exhaust is corroded

there is travel in the parking brake lever

Pass 3 Sep 2018 110,407 miles

Body panel slightly loose both front wings corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test hanging from interior mirror ()

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,343 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 87,665 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2016 87,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 71,771 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 55,594 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 40,554 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 34,686 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 33,668 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 30,655 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2009 25,615 miles

Nearside Front 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 2 Dec 2008 21,101 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2007 16,383 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Ibiza?

Based on 3,964,856 MOT tests across 342,511 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,230
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
342,511
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 119,614
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 54,702
Stop lamp not working 50,601
position lamp(s) not working 45,153
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 43,548
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BJ54 TFN is a 2004 Seat Ibiza in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2004 Seat Ibiza models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.0% with a typical mileage of 64,720 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Ibiza fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 119,614 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ54 TFN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Ibiza typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 22 years old, this Seat Ibiza is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ54 TFN registered?

BJ54 TFN is a 2004 Seat Ibiza, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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