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BJ54 VVR

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

77,422 mi
Last recorded77,422 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 VVR
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 77,422 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2024 72,580 miles

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

exhaust and several suspension components rusty

Fail 12 Dec 2024 72,580 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust and several suspension components rusty

Pass 19 Dec 2023 68,785 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 66,040 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 8 Dec 2021 63,593 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 62,191 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 62,189 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2019 60,429 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2019 60,425 miles

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

advise reversing light not working

Pass 28 Nov 2018 56,651 miles

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

advise reversing light not working

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 49,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 43,221 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 37,736 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 30,562 miles

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

Nearside Front 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 4 Jan 2012 22,085 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 17,161 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 15,633 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 13,523 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 10,445 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 VVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VVR, 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 VVR registered?

BJ54 VVR is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 October 2004.

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The MOT history for BJ54 VVR shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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