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BJ54 XWM

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,866 mi
Last recorded101,866 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 101,866 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 96,499 miles

Both rear axel bushes are worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

cut in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Fail 23 Apr 2024 96,499 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Both rear axel bushes are worn

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

cut in o/s/r tyre

rear exhaust box is deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2023 93,679 miles

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked and perished outer edge 185/55X15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 93,640 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 93,193 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 92,269 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 92,269 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 89,101 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Oct 2017 80,563 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 75,260 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 75,260 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2016 66,646 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 59,239 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 50,617 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 42,530 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 32,501 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 27,073 miles

n/s/f tyre has cut in outer side wall down to cords but not in excess of requirements but still recommend rplacing

Pass 8 Dec 2009 22,777 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2008 18,351 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 14,336 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 XWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XWM, 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 XWM is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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