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BJ54 WTM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

108,241 mi
Last recorded108,241 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2020 108,241 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 108,241 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2018 101,949 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 98,182 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,530 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner and outer edges

rear exhaust box outer layer starting to corode

Pass 14 Mar 2015 74,854 miles

front tyres slight shoulder wear

Fail 13 Mar 2015 74,852 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front tyres slight shoulder wear

Pass 5 Nov 2013 57,384 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 44,839 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 44,839 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,302 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2011 40,275 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,923 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 32,374 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 29,771 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 29,771 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,690 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 WTM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WTM, 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 WTM registered?

BJ54 WTM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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