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BJ54 ZSX

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

48,125 mi
Last recorded48,125 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZSX
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 48,125 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2024 47,169 miles

both rear brake pipes slight rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

Central Front slight oil leak

both front discs wearing lip on discs

both front pads look low inner pads

both rear tyres cracking perishing deep cracks

slight dent on drivers front wing

washer fluid cap slight broken

Fail 16 Oct 2024 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Front slight oil leak

both front discs wearing lip on discs

both front pads look low inner pads

both rear brake pipes slight rusty

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear tyres cracking perishing deep cracks

slight dent on drivers front wing

washer fluid cap slight broken

Pass 23 Oct 2023 46,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have DEEP cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroded

divers seat not folding

front inner brake pads look low

Fail 23 Oct 2023 46,288 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres have DEEP cracking within treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear brake pipes corroded

divers seat not folding

front inner brake pads look low

Pass 13 Oct 2022 45,252 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS SHOULD BE REPLACED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing DEEP CRACKS SHOULD BE REPLACED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 43,401 miles

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 5 Oct 2020 41,706 miles

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

both rear tyres have age related cracking

Pass 15 Oct 2019 40,482 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 36,644 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 35,166 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

offside seat handle is broken

Fail 10 Oct 2017 35,166 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

nearside front tyre has small cut in sidewall

offside seat handle is broken

Pass 17 Oct 2016 33,769 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers tilt pull handle missing

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2016 33,769 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers tilt pull handle missing

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2015 32,096 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat pull handle missing

Fail 8 Oct 2015 32,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

drivers seat pull handle missing

Pass 15 Oct 2014 30,513 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 28,947 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 28,947 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2012 25,666 miles

Nearside front tyre on 2mm, has radial cracks and a cut on the outer side wall (175/65/R14)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 22,912 miles

small cut in l/h/f tyre sidewall

Pass 13 Oct 2010 19,601 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 16,463 miles

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enough to reach ply / cords

Fail 13 Oct 2009 16,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre outer side wall cut but not deep enough to reach ply / cords

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 13,329 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 9,925 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 ZSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 ZSX, 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 ZSX is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 29 October 2004.

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