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BJ54 XSK

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,146 mi
Last recorded141,146 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2019 141,146 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise near side front flexy brake hose twisting but not excessive

tracking

Fail 23 Oct 2019 141,111 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65/14 1.54mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

advise corrosion to both rear under sills

advise near side front flexy brake hose twisting but not excessive

tracking

Pass 29 Oct 2018 131,245 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 131,241 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Oct 2017 127,768 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 15 Oct 2016 121,801 miles

Coolant leak ()

power steering pipes rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 10 Oct 2016 121,796 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

power steering pipes rusty

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2015 112,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. park brake (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre surport bracket loose on underside of vehicle

coolant leak o/s/ of engine possible water pump

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Fail 16 Oct 2015 112,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' objects hanging from mirror (8.3.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre surport bracket loose on underside of vehicle

coolant leak o/s/ of engine possible water pump

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 26 Sep 2014 97,776 miles

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 25 Sep 2014 97,776 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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 15 Oct 2013 90,190 miles

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

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

exhaust heatshield adrift.

exhaust rear mounting bracket broken.

n/s/r wheel binding slightly.

Pass 17 Sep 2012 78,062 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 8 Oct 2011 73,735 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,275 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2009 49,625 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,274 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 24,988 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 XSK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 XSK, 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 XSK is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 11 October 2004.

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