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BJ54 WTU

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,896 mi
Last recorded109,896 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 109,896 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2018 104,484 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 94,441 miles

Rear Lower Gearbox mounting defective rubber deteriorated ()

Pass 9 Dec 2016 88,542 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 88,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid no water (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 75,412 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 75,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Offside Front Road wheel fixings not compatible (4.2.B.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 64,535 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 60,842 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 51,559 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 41,652 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 39,345 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 39,345 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 32,059 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 24,968 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 16,978 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 16,971 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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 WTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WTU, 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 WTU registered?

BJ54 WTU is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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