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BT54 EZJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Black Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

160,858 mi
Last recorded160,858 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2025
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 EZJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2025 160,858 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2025 160,858 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2024 151,416 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 144,169 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 144,167 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 139,238 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 139,237 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 133,974 miles

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

Service brake binding but not excessively reverse light not working (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 133,892 miles

Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively reverse light not working (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 124,543 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat does not fold forward to allow access/exit to rear seats.

Fuel pipes to tank slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 18 Sep 2020 124,526 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Drivers seat does not fold forward to allow access/exit to rear seats.

Fuel pipes to tank slightly corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,181 miles

Drivers seat back does not fold forward

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 16 Sep 2019 117,171 miles

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

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

Drivers seat back does not fold forward

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Sep 2018 109,939 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2018 109,920 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2017 102,796 miles

Engine oil level at minimum.

Nearside Wiper blade splitting/deteriorating

Rear Axle bushes deteriorating

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement Gearbox mounting deteriorating (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 94,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,008 miles

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

Nearside Wiperblade split. (Not smearing screen)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (7.1.2)

Slight corrosion to steel fuel pipes

Pass 12 Sep 2014 79,447 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 72,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 65,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2012 65,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 58,253 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 50,177 miles

n/s front wiper slightly worn but still clears screen

o/s and n/s front indicators slightly discoloured

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,168 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2008 31,821 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 22,596 miles

minor stone chips to window screen

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perrish

Fail 17 Sep 2007 22,596 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

minor stone chips to window screen

o/s and n/s rear tyres starting to perrish

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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BT54 EZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 BT54 EZJ, 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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BT54 EZJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 December 2004.

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