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BJ54 VUP

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,124 mi
Last recorded142,124 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VUP
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 142,124 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 142,099 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 123,326 miles

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

handbrake travel

rear subframe bushes cracking

Fail 17 May 2016 123,326 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

handbrake travel

rear subframe bushes cracking

Pass 21 May 2015 111,075 miles
Fail 21 May 2015 111,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 90,636 miles

front tyres on limits

Pass 1 Dec 2012 80,706 miles

n/s/f rim slightly den ted

n/s/r tyre close & smooth on edges

Pass 26 Nov 2011 71,446 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 62,095 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 61,503 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 61,503 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,240 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,822 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 30,158 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 30,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 VUP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 VUP, 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 VUP registered?

BJ54 VUP is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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