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2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,332 mi
Last recorded119,332 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 119,332 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 10 Feb 2021 119,331 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 113,914 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 105,554 miles

Coil spring corroded Axle (2) springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Nearside Rear wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a binding wheel

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Offside Rear number plate lamp intensity deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations, indicating that service/repairs are required

Fail 15 Feb 2019 105,554 miles

Coil spring corroded Axle (2) springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Nearside Rear wheel bearings unable to fully assess due to a binding wheel

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front brake pipe has surface corrosion present

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear brake pipe has surface corrosion present

Offside Rear number plate lamp intensity deteriorating

Oil leak, but not excessive Transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

The park brake lever working travel exceeds the vehicle manufacturer recommendations, indicating that service/repairs are required

Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,144 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joining union to rear bake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joining union to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Feb 2018 101,144 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working stop and tail (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joining union to rear bake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from joining union to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 96,036 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 94,062 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light is on

gearbox oil leak

nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Fail 26 Oct 2016 94,062 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine management light is on

gearbox oil leak

nearside front wheel is slightly buckled

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,815 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 73,123 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 61,516 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 50,137 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 40,548 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 40,548 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 29,359 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 19,481 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 16,655 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 13,263 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 VPN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VPN, 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 VPN is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 22 October 2004.

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