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BN54 JYT

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

150,816 mi
Last recorded150,816 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2024
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 JYT
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2024 150,816 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

heat shield loose

Pass 31 May 2023 146,317 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining Bracket Broken (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Seat Tilt Handles Broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Stone Chip in Windscreen

Fail 31 May 2023 146,317 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier Retaining Bracket Broken (4.13 (a) (i))

Both Front Seat Tilt Handles Broken

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracks In-between Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Stone Chip in Windscreen

Pass 27 May 2022 142,037 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 May 2022 142,037 miles

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 139,359 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside headlamp is on lowest setting (adjuster is broken)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure, rear heat shield is missing

Fail 26 May 2021 139,358 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm, worn smooth on inner edge 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside headlamp is on lowest setting (adjuster is broken)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords various small cuts in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged offside and nearside are perished in tread 195/50/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

centre exhaust heat shield is insecure, rear heat shield is missing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 133,132 miles

Both front tyres low inner edge

Center and rear exhaust corroded

Coolant tank leaking

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside front indicator faded

Fail 23 Oct 2019 133,129 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position .........., bonnet........... (6.2.1 (e))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases ............. flexi pipe ............. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Both front tyres low inner edge

Center and rear exhaust corroded

Coolant tank leaking

Fuel pipes slightly corroded

Nearside outer cv boot slightly leaking grease

Offside front indicator faded

Pass 31 Oct 2018 121,896 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 110,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

exhaust leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 110,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel slight bind

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

exhaust leak

Pass 3 Nov 2016 99,940 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 90,606 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 90,606 miles

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

Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)

ENGINE COVER FITTED

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

Pass 3 Oct 2014 81,729 miles

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

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

centre brake light not working

Pass 3 Oct 2013 72,685 miles

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)

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

n,s,f door outer trim missing

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,774 miles

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

trim not fitted to offside door

Pass 21 Oct 2011 56,717 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 56,717 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 46,055 miles

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

centre brake light inop

Fail 12 Aug 2010 46,055 miles

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

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

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

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

centre brake light inop

Pass 9 Jul 2009 37,654 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,181 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,053 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 JYT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 JYT, 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 JYT is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 6 September 2004.

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