2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CK54 AAJ

A chronic history of initial MOT failures, electrical faults, and component wear characterises the roadworthiness record of this Ford Fiesta, which successfully passed an examination on 2018-09-28 with recorded advisories for play in the front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. Prior test history reveals a recurring vulnerability to lighting failures, tyre wear, and significant mechanical defects, including a 2016 dangerous failure for a fuel system leak and a 2015 failure for excessively corroded nearside brake pipes, a major exhaust leak, and damaged anti-roll bar dust covers. The historical record also captures engine emission and smoke issues during the September 2018 testing cycle, alongside recurrent advisories for tyres worn close to the legal limit and an oil leak noted in August 2017. Accumulating a total of 101,681 miles over its 22-year lifespan results in a modest annual mileage rate of approximately 4,622 miles. While lower than average annual usage can sometimes point to periods of light operation or intermittent storage, the frequent recurrence of perishing rubber components, fluid leaks, and structural corrosion highlighted across successive MOT tests indicates that low mileage has not spared this vehicle from standard environmental and operational degradation. Consumables and suspension joints have required regular intervention, demonstrating that age-related material fatigue has steadily affected the chassis and safety systems regardless of the low overall distance covered. When inspecting the vehicle on a test drive, prospective buyers must closely evaluate the front suspension by listening for knocks, clunks, or rattles when negotiating potholes and speed bumps, specifically checking the anti-roll bar linkages and track rod ends that have previously suffered from play and damaged dust covers. The steering should be checked for excessive free play or wandering, and the braking system must be applied firmly to ensure there is no pulling, spongy pedal feel, or vibration, given the past failure involving severely corroded brake lines. Furthermore, a thorough under-body inspection on a ramp is essential to verify the current state of the brake lines, exhaust components, and fuel system, while the engine bay should be checked for active oil leaks and evidence of previous smoke emissions under load.