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BU54 VJJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,798 mi
Last recorded82,798 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 VJJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 82,798 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced n/s + o/s corroded not yet excessive (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 70,568 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Jun 2017 70,561 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 58,137 miles

Offside Rear wing damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2016 58,137 miles

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

Offside Rear wing damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2015 53,802 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 53,802 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 51,548 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 47,976 miles

Both rear coil springs slightly corroded.Nearside front tyre outer edge low.Offside front coil spring slightly corroded.Offside rear tyre inner wall cracks.

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 42,481 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 40,344 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 40,302 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 37,137 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 34,051 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 28,619 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,002 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

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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BU54 VJJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU54 VJJ, 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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What year was BU54 VJJ registered?

BU54 VJJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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