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BJ54 UET

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Diesel 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,087 mi
Last recorded126,087 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 UET
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2016 126,087 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)

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

oil leak on engine

Fail 15 Feb 2016 126,087 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers insecure

oil leak on engine

Pass 4 Feb 2015 115,342 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Oct 2013 101,218 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 31 Oct 2012 92,552 miles

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorbers top covers insecure

Fail 31 Oct 2012 92,552 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s and o/s/r shockabsorbers top covers insecure

Pass 3 Oct 2011 81,428 miles

fluid pressent around engine area suspect diesel unable to determine a leak

Fail 3 Oct 2011 81,428 miles

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

fluid pressent around engine area suspect diesel unable to determine a leak

Pass 11 Oct 2010 72,373 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 72,373 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

n/s and o/s/f wiper blades torn

Fail 15 Oct 2009 64,291 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 64,291 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 51,914 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 38,390 miles

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

nsf tyre getting low.

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 UET is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UET, 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 UET is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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