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BJ54 VNV

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,574 mi
Last recorded86,574 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VNV
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 86,574 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 86,574 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 80,586 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 80,586 miles

Service brake lagging in operation BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 74,401 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

back box outer skin peeling

Pass 11 Jul 2017 67,788 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inside edge worn close to ply/cords

Fail 8 Jul 2017 67,750 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Requires NEW brake pipe fitting from flexi hose to wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inside edge worn close to ply/cords

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,333 miles

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2015 53,203 miles
Pass 15 May 2014 46,956 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 43,612 miles

nearside front tyre wearing from inner edge

offside front tyre wearing from inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,294 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,178 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,766 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 27,825 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 21,769 miles

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 VNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VNV, 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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What year was BJ54 VNV registered?

BJ54 VNV is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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