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BJ54 VUX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

109,881 mi
Last recorded109,881 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VUX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 109,881 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 99,368 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 99,368 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2018 90,438 miles

Nearside Rear slightly out of shape

Pass 11 Apr 2017 75,934 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases will need replacing soon (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,884 miles

heat shield loose above rear silencer

Pass 13 Apr 2015 64,125 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 60,605 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 56,083 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2012 52,125 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 48,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2010 43,862 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 3 Mar 2010 43,862 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre has a side wall cut, no visible plies

Pass 13 Oct 2008 37,369 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Oct 2007 72,343 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 32,220 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 VUX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver 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 VUX, 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 VUX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 15 October 2004.

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