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BJ54 WUA

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,509 mi
Last recorded103,509 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 WUA
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 103,509 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,872 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on outer edge

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear exhaust hangers corroded

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2016 84,837 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 27 Oct 2016 84,726 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,059 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels (4.2.A.1a)

engine bay covers fitted

rear exhaust hangers corroded

wiper blade split

Pass 10 Oct 2014 60,020 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 60,019 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust hangers corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2013 47,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges and slightly perished

rear exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 47,117 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

nearside front tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges and slightly perished

rear exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Pass 23 Oct 2012 34,969 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 31,226 miles

both front tyres are starting to wear on the inner edge

offside wiper blade is torn slightly

Pass 29 Oct 2010 27,623 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 27,623 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 22,469 miles

both rear tyres are cracking and perishing

Pass 29 Oct 2008 17,946 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 17,946 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 12,904 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 WUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue 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 WUA, 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 WUA is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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