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BJ54 UGB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

150,280 mi
Last recorded150,280 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 150,280 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front seats don't allow access to rear seats

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen outside zone a

Fail 10 Aug 2018 150,271 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front both front seats don't allow access to rear seats

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

chip in windscreen outside zone a

Pass 12 Aug 2017 130,380 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights have a film on,slightly distorting image (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2017 130,380 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both headlights have a film on,slightly distorting image (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped front flexi (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box clamp (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip in centre of screen (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 116,926 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES NEARLY TO CORDS

Fail 11 Apr 2016 116,870 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES NEARLY TO CORDS

Pass 10 Apr 2015 104,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 97,256 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 89,968 miles

rear exhaust support

Pass 10 Apr 2012 81,510 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust support rusty

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,465 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2009 57,313 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2008 41,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 41,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 30,287 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2007 30,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 UGB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UGB, 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 UGB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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