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BV54 MDJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

89,667 mi
Last recorded89,667 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 MDJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2021 89,667 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2021 89,667 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 87,034 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2020 87,034 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 77,511 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 65,095 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 65,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 53,581 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 48,269 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 44,328 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 40,844 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 37,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,893 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 32,030 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 32,030 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 29,068 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 26,235 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 23,385 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 17,289 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)

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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BV54 MDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BV54 MDJ, 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 BV54 MDJ registered?

BV54 MDJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is BV54 MDJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV54 MDJ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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