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BJ54 ZVY

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

26,320 mi
Last recorded26,320 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZVY
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2026 26,320 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2025 26,212 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

near side rear reflector damaged

Pass 7 Aug 2024 26,037 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 25,909 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 25,782 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 25,664 miles

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

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

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

Fail 10 Aug 2021 25,659 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 175/65/R14 82T (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Reflector slightly damaged

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 25,556 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 25,341 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 25,336 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 25,123 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 May 2017 24,923 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 24,648 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 24,648 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 24,325 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 24,325 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 23,828 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 22,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 22,000 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 21,226 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 20,315 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 20,315 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,081 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2007 18,473 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 ZVY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 ZVY, 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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What year was BJ54 ZVY registered?

BJ54 ZVY is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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