2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · KD55 AGY

The official MOT history for this 2005 Ford Fiesta is extremely limited, containing only two entries from January 2022 at the 91,035 mileage mark. The most recent test on 19 January 2022 recorded a pass with no defects or advisories logged, while a test seven days earlier on 12 January 2022 resulted in a failure, though again no specific defects were recorded against it. Without defect codes, it is impossible to establish a mechanical trend or determine whether the maintenance pattern is stable, improving, or worsening. The absence of any MOT test data between early 2022 and the current date of August 2026 leaves a significant four-and-a-half-year gap in documented roadworthiness verification. During this period, the vehicle would have required annual testing once it passed its fortieth registration anniversary, meaning the Fiesta has been operating without recorded DVSA oversight for multiple test cycles. This gap severely limits any confident assessment of current condition based solely on the supplied history. With a recorded mileage of 91,035 on a 21-year-old vehicle, annual use averages roughly 4,300 miles, which is notably low for the age and platform. Such limited mileage often indicates periods of inactivity or light usage rather than consistent driving, which can bring its own concerns including seized brake calipers, perished rubber components, and fluid degradation. The two recorded tests share an identical odometer reading, confirming no mileage accumulation between them but also confirming no data points exist beyond January 2022. Any attempt to draw conclusions about ongoing mechanical condition from this record alone would be speculative. A prospective buyer should treat the 2022 pass with caution given the multi-year absence of subsequent testing. A thorough pre-purchase inspection is essential, focusing on the braking system for seized calipers and perished hoses, the exhaust for corrosion given the vehicle's age, and the suspension for worn bushes, coil springs, and dampers. The underbody and structural areas should be examined for rust, particularly around wheel arches, sills, and suspension mounting points. Tyres should be checked for age-related cracking even if tread depth appears adequate, and all fluid conditions verified due to the likely extended periods of low use. Finally, an immediate fresh MOT test should be requested to establish current roadworthiness status.Buying score: 25. Risk level: Very High.