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BJ54 ZVE

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,578 mi
Last recorded80,578 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZVE
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 80,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 75,790 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2025 75,784 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 72,136 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 69,437 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 65,026 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2022 65,026 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 61,098 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 58,078 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,785 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 50,912 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 50,580 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 49,786 miles

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,786 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front wiper blades slightly smearing

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 46,197 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

rear heat shield rotted/insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2013 46,197 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

rear heat shield rotted/insecure

Pass 23 Oct 2012 43,080 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front blades smearing

Pass 21 Oct 2011 40,040 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2011 40,040 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 35,781 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Oct 2009 32,009 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,833 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 27,833 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 23,328 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 ZVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZVE, 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 ZVE is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 October 2004.

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