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LJ04 BFF

2004 Fiat Panda

Blue Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,643 mi
Last recorded42,643 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Fiat Panda51,788 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 BFF
MakeFiat
ModelPanda
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 42,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 21 Oct 2024 42,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2023 42,092 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2022 41,713 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 41,628 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2021 41,608 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 41,443 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 41,434 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 May 2019 40,687 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 39,317 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2018 39,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner rear bushes on both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 May 2017 37,635 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 May 2017 37,635 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 May 2016 35,734 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 May 2016 35,733 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2015 34,368 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 29 Apr 2014 32,634 miles

rear exhaust rattling

Pass 10 May 2013 31,062 miles

Both front tyres are excessively worn on the inside edges, this area is not measured for the MOT test

Pass 18 May 2012 29,401 miles

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

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2011 27,595 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2010 25,736 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 23,400 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 17,810 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 May 2007 13,696 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Panda?

Based on 1,821,354 MOT tests across 128,867 vehicles.

74.8%
Pass Rate
4,123
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
128,867
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 66,636
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21,798
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 19,354
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 14,650
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 13,270
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LJ04 BFF is a 2004 Fiat Panda in Blue with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2004 Fiat Panda models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.5% with a typical mileage of 51,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Panda fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 66,636 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ04 BFF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Panda typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 22 years old, this Fiat Panda is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LJ04 BFF registered?

LJ04 BFF is a 2004 Fiat Panda, first registered on 26 May 2004.

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