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BJ54 VUY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,798 mi
Last recorded104,798 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VUY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2016 104,798 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 97,973 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 97,973 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 90,544 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 90,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 82,302 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2013 82,302 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 75,487 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn slightly out of shape

n/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 12 Apr 2011 65,183 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 65,183 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)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 51,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 43,900 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 41,655 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 36,113 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 VUY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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