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BJ54 ZHW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

93,817 mi
Last recorded93,817 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 93,817 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2025 92,677 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 90,118 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 87,843 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 85,559 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,255 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 81,604 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 80,625 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 80,334 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 79,860 miles

both front and both rear tyres cracked/perished to legal limit recommend immediate renewal

clips missing from both front flexi hoses, temporary fix carried out

Pass 25 Feb 2014 79,607 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all tyres heavily perished

front brake discs heavily corrodid/pitted

front flexi brake hose retaing clips missing recomend immediate renewal

Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,599 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted /high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,599 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs pitted /high imbalence recorded at rear foot brake

Pass 27 Jan 2012 79,541 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

high level brake light inoperative

Fail 28 Feb 2011 65,271 miles

Front brake flexi hoses, retaing clips missing from both sides.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front shock absorber stanction damaged.

Slight damage to both nearside & offside sills.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 65,271 miles

Front brake flexi hoses, retaing clips missing from both sides.

Offside front shock absorber stanction damaged.

Slight damage to both nearside & offside sills.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 49,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 41,158 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,106 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 ZHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZHW, 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 ZHW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 October 2004.

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