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BJ54 ZWZ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,980 mi
Last recorded99,980 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,980 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 99,192 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

rear back box corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2014 96,872 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

brake pedal,rubber pad,edge worn--

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,971 miles

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

brake pedal, smooth pad -edge is worn--

slight damage o/s/rear outer sill--n/s/front tyre uneven wear outer edge--

Pass 6 Aug 2012 91,008 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 91,008 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 77,536 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2011 77,536 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 17 Aug 2010 58,054 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 58,054 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 55,584 miles

Cut in o/s/front tyre sidewall

Fail 27 Oct 2009 55,584 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Cut in o/s/front tyre sidewall

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 42,615 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 29,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2007 29,948 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 ZWZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 3 November 2004.

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