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BL04 NJJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

149,973 mi
Last recorded149,973 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 NJJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 149,973 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2023 141,258 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 141,181 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 134,598 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on inner wing to joiner. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rears. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 129,210 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both corroded in clips. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil n/s/f and o/s/f. (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears onto brake cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted All 4 wheels on inner rims. (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 122,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear bump stop broken.

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rears onto brake cylinders. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Road wheel slightly distorted all 4 wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning high level light. (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 118,287 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted all four alloy wheels on inner beam rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn offside and nearside rear axle beam mounting bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 110,613 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 110,562 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded from joiner to flexi hose steel pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 100,382 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust flexi section deteriorating

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Nov 2016 89,826 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

Brake fluid looks old

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from oil filter

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 80,595 miles

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

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

front tyres worn on edges

slight oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 68,671 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2014 68,670 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 68,404 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 63,860 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 63,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2012 58,546 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 52,619 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 45,393 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 45,393 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 35,454 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 35,454 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 25,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front and offside front tyre wearing on edge's

Pass 31 May 2007 21,511 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 21,511 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 NJJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BL04 NJJ, 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 NJJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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