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BJ54 ZWG

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Aug 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

135,250 mi
Last recorded135,250 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 ZWG
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 135,250 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2025 134,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 131,939 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 130,414 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2022 129,419 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 126,710 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2020 125,306 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 125,306 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Showing white light. (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 123,004 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 120,687 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 120,687 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 116,961 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,305 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 106,173 miles

silencer box corroded

Fail 1 May 2015 106,169 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

nearside front tyre nwall cut

silencer box corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 96,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 87,428 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 79,563 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 67,464 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2011 67,464 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 53,919 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 38,650 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 24,186 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 9,813 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 ZWG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

BJ54 ZWG is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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