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BN54 JXW

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1399cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

153,640 mi
Last recorded153,640 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 JXW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,399cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2016 153,640 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed driver (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

body damage

brake pedal rubber worn

driver seat handle missing

eml light on

exhaust heat shield loose

general condition represents age of vehicle

has steel rims fitted to rear at time of test

Fail 17 Aug 2016 152,225 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Both front seats handles are damage preventing easy access to rear

Brake pedal anti slip starting to wear

Engine Management Light indicates a fault

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front Bumper insecure ()

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

General condition represents the age of the vehicle

General vehicle body damage

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Seat belt stitching slightly frayed Drivers (5.2.2b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Fail 13 Aug 2016 151,986 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers worn

Coolant leak radiator area

Different size tyres fitted front to rear

Drivers seat tilt not working

Engine management light on

Major oil leak

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield hanging down

Release bearing noisy

Slight distortion to o/s/f wheel

n/s reg light dim

n/s/f wheel outer bead rim damaged

n/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged - on limit

n/s/r wheel outer bead rim damaged - on limit

o/s/r wheel inner bead rim damaged - on limit

o/s/r wheel outer bead rim damaged - on limit

Pass 11 Aug 2015 133,190 miles

MIL lamp on

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

all wheels have slight damage

fuel injector seals leaking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 133,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

MIL lamp on

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

all wheels have slight damage

fuel injector seals leaking

Fail 8 Jul 2015 132,626 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All wheels have slight damage

Mil lamp on

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

centre stop lamp not working

fuel injector seals leaking

Pass 13 Aug 2014 126,615 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 120,143 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 120,143 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 112,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 112,195 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2011 101,784 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 90,613 miles

accident damage to o/s/r chassis and n/s/f.

Fail 10 Jul 2010 90,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

accident damage to o/s/r chassis and n/s/f.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 80,479 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 68,007 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 53,813 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 53,785 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 JXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,399cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 BN54 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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BN54 JXW is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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