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BJ54 VOB

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

85,266 mi
Last recorded85,266 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VOB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 85,266 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2025 85,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 79,481 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2023 73,978 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Dec 2023 73,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2023 73,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 63,665 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2022 63,367 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both slightly corroded but not excessive (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2021 56,416 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 48,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 42,499 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 42,499 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 35,321 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 34,512 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 34,512 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 33,551 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 27,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 27,608 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 175/65 14 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 22,825 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 19,058 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2012 16,809 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 13,458 miles

water pump leaking

Fail 22 Nov 2010 11,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 11,357 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 9,236 miles

coolant level low sign of coolant

Pass 24 Nov 2008 8,113 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,953 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 VOB, 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 VOB is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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