2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AK04 HXY

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 86,038 miles on 15 March 2024. The maintenance trend is stable with no live advisories or defects carried forward. Two earlier failures on 7 March 2024 and 9 March 2023 were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at test rather than mechanical faults. The vehicle cleared its 2022 and 2023 tests cleanly once re-presented. Recorded mileage sits at 86,038 against a 22-year lifespan, averaging roughly 3,911 miles per year. The car covered only 4,249 miles between the March 2022 test at 77,437 miles and the March 2024 pass. Low annual use of this order often points to short local journeys or extended standing periods. Sparse history with five entries across three years limits deep trend analysis, yet the absence of corrosion, brake, or suspension advisories across all tests suggests light mechanical loading. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody condition given the vehicle's age. Long idle spells raise the risk of seized calipers, flat-spotted tyres, and perished suspension bushes not captured in a clean MOT. The repeated no-defect failures hint the keeper presented the car without correct documentation or pre-test preparation, a pattern that reflects casual rather than rigorous upkeep discipline. Verify the 13-day gap between the March 2024 fail and pass involved no hidden rectification. Check exhaust emissions and brake disc wear in person, as low mileage hides rather than removes age-related degradation. The Fiesta remains a sound budget prospect if a workshop confirms no latent corrosion at sills or subframes.