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BL04 JXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Green Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

98,219 mi
Last recorded98,219 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 JXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 98,219 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front passenger door damage

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

coolant level on min

fuel cap catch lock defective

no reverse lamp

Pass 11 Mar 2025 95,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2025 95,010 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has a large hole in it also flexi pipe poor condition original system (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom gaiter (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tear outer shoulder due to age of tyre 2004 dot 175 65 14 82 t (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm wear outer shoulder strong advisory (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Mar 2024 92,923 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Bump stop perished / cracking. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 92,923 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged Outer casing missing. Risk of accidental release. (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Top section of coil missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Manual height / adjustment screws inoperative. (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush Bump stop perished / split. (5.3.2 (c))

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

Central Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Stuck on type. Held in centre of plate only. (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Weak. (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth edge of tread area. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added fluid. (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Added fluid. (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bump stop perished / splitting. (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 89,672 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 87,359 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged plastic surround missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 82,982 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Feb 2021 82,885 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Jul 2019 73,109 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat belt anchorage casing missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 72,919 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front passenger seat belt anchorage casing missing

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2018 69,306 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2018 69,306 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 63,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp case broken (5.2.4a)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Fail 8 Jun 2017 63,862 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load clasp case broken (5.2.4a)

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 1 Jun 2016 51,961 miles

eml light on indicating fault

Fail 27 May 2016 51,911 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

eml light on indicating fault

Fail 22 May 2015 43,559 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 22 May 2015 43,559 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 38,953 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 33,005 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 27,525 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 27,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Apr 2011 19,824 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 16,641 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 13,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,981 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 8,553 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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BL04 JXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Green with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 BL04 JXW, 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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BL04 JXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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