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BX54 AOJ

2004 Ford Fiesta

Silver Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2022
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

115,233 mi
Last recorded115,233 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Ford Fiesta64,638 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX54 AOJ
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2021 115,233 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2021 115,229 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 115,205 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear tyre worn

drivers seat will not tilt to give access to the rear

passenger front seat will not tilt no access to rear seats

rear seats and belts not inspected

Pass 25 Sep 2019 113,646 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn near to legal limit!

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding slightly!

vehicle underside badly corroding and deteriorating!

Fail 23 Sep 2019 113,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

nearside front tyre worn near to legal limit!

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding slightly!

vehicle underside badly corroding and deteriorating!

Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,256 miles

engine oil leak .

handbrake has little reserve travel.

offside and nearside front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside and nearside front inner wheel rims damaged/distorted.

offside rear inner wheel rim slight distortion.

Fail 21 Sep 2018 111,221 miles

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

Offside Front Driver's seat with a defective structure (6.2.5 (a) (i))

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

engine oil leak .

handbrake has little reserve travel.

offside and nearside front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

offside and nearside front inner wheel rims damaged/distorted.

offside rear inner wheel rim slight distortion.

Pass 20 Sep 2017 108,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

offside and nearside front inner wheel rims slightly distorted.

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking.

Fail 20 Sep 2017 108,648 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear metal brake pipe corroding.

offside and nearside front inner wheel rims slightly distorted.

offside and nearside front metal brake pipes corroding.

oil leak.

rear silencer deteriorated and leaking.

Pass 22 Sep 2016 106,379 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coolant leak

Fail 22 Sep 2016 106,379 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,128 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 23 Sep 2015 103,128 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust heat shield insecure

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2014 94,721 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside and nearside front inner wheel rims slightly damaged/distorted.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge.

rear silencer deteriorated.

rear silencer heatshield insecure.

Pass 26 Sep 2014 94,721 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front inner wheel rims slightly damaged/distorted.

offside rear tyre unevenly worn inner edge.

rear silencer deteriorated.

rear silencer heatshield insecure.

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,940 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2012 76,208 miles

High level brake light not working

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight misfire

Water level low

Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,208 miles

High level brake light not working

Slight misfire

Water level low

Pass 15 Sep 2011 69,672 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2010 63,846 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 58,216 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 51,602 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,332 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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BX54 AOJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta in Silver with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 BX54 AOJ, 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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BX54 AOJ is a 2004 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 16 September 2004.

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