MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,280 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
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)
BOTH FRONT TYRES HEAVY WEAR ON EDGES NEARLY TO CORDS
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
rear exhaust support
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
rear exhaust support rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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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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