2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · AF55 JHX

The 2005 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 13 February 2026 at 122,362 miles passed with no defects recorded, following clean passes in February 2025 at 116,539 miles and April 2024 at 112,173 miles. The single failure on 27 March 2024 at 112,145 miles listed no defects, indicating an administrative or unrecorded minor issue rather than a mechanical fault, and the owner corrected it within a week. Recorded mileage sits at 122,362 against 21 years of age, an average of roughly 5,827 miles per year. The car covered only 6,213 miles between the March 2023 test at 105,149 miles and the February 2026 test. A twelve-month gap separates the March 2024 failure and the April 2024 pass, with just 28 miles added, suggesting the vehicle stood idle or saw minimal use during that period. Low annual mileage like this often masks deteriorated rubber components and corrosion from standing. No advisories appear across the five tests, so the DVSA record shows no flagged wear on suspension bushes, brake discs, exhaust emissions, or structural integrity. A buyer should still inspect for hidden corrosion on sills and subframes given the age and low-use pattern. Check tyre sidewall cracking and flat spots from prolonged storage. Verify the braking system for sticking calipers after the long idle spell. The clean MOT history implies previous owners kept basic statutory testing current, though the defect-free sheets give no insight into consumable renewal intervals. Given the 21-year age, a physical inspection of suspension arms and coil springs remains prudent before purchase.