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BN54 BFJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

96,303 mi
Last recorded96,303 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 BFJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 28 May 2026 96,293 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe at rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2025 94,871 miles
Fail 22 May 2025 94,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 May 2024 93,356 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 May 2023 91,870 miles
Pass 30 May 2022 90,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 May 2022 90,490 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 89,286 miles

Drivers seat tilt handle broken reducing rear seat access

Front both discs inner faces light corrosion

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight leak

Fail 25 May 2021 89,286 miles

Drivers seat tilt handle broken reducing rear seat access

Front both discs inner faces light corrosion

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

exhaust rear box deteriorated and slight leak

Pass 3 Jun 2020 87,271 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 87,268 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive reverse light switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 85,145 miles
Pass 8 May 2018 82,963 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 80,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slightly cracking

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly cracking

Pass 9 May 2016 77,689 miles

Rear exhaust front bracket broken

Pass 18 May 2015 74,096 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 May 2015 74,074 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2014 70,706 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 68,470 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 64,429 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

boot full unable to check

Pass 31 May 2011 53,498 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 43,878 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

can't gain access to rear of vehicle via drivers seat stuck in the upright position

Fail 3 Jun 2010 43,878 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

can't gain access to rear of vehicle via drivers seat stuck in the upright position

Pass 4 Jun 2009 34,621 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)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 24,076 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 19,942 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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BN54 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BN54 BFJ, 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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BN54 BFJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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