2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · NL54 AOJ

The vehicle presents a questionable roadworthiness profile due to a lack of recent testing history and recurring mechanical failures. While the car passed its last MOT in January 2023 at 147,491 miles, this record is now over three years out of date. The history shows a trend of reactive maintenance rather than proactive care, with significant faults only addressed after failing inspections. The absence of a test record since early 2023 means that the current state of the vehicle's safety-critical components is entirely unverified. At 147,491 miles over 22 years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with an older commuter. However, there is a notable gap in recorded mileage between June 2019 and January 2023, where the car covered only 1,509 miles in nearly four years. This low usage over an extended period suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long durations, which often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and accelerated corrosion of exposed metalwork. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension. The January 2023 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on front and rear brake pipes, along with a binding offside rear brake, indicating that the hydraulic lines are prone to rust. The history also shows repeated issues with distorted road wheels and worn anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends, suggesting the suspension geometry is under significant stress. Particular attention should be paid to the structural integrity of the chassis, as the previous reports of brake pipe corrosion often precede deeper structural rot in vehicles of this age and mileage.