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BJ54 UEY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,440 mi
Last recorded151,440 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 UEY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 151,440 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 128,222 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2014 120,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2014 120,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 112,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 104,940 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 104,939 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 93,963 miles

Advise:rear wiper noisey operation & not clearing screen

Pass 21 Aug 2010 80,343 miles

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 21 Aug 2010 80,343 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2009 64,512 miles

Advise:front brake pads getting low

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

advise:front wipers smearing screen

Fail 26 Aug 2009 64,512 miles

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Advise:front brake pads getting low

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

advise:front wipers smearing screen

Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,613 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 44,564 miles

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 7 Dec 2007 44,564 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

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 UEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UEY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ54 UEY registered?

BJ54 UEY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

Is BJ54 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ54 UEY shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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