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BJ54 XRD

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,889 mi
Last recorded85,889 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 XRD
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 85,889 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 85,888 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 80,235 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 75,684 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 75,683 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 69,395 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 69,395 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2012 63,285 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 63,285 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 56,622 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 56,622 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 50,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 45,962 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 39,879 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2007 33,876 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 XRD is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 XRD, 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 XRD registered?

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

Is BJ54 XRD safe to buy?

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