2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CP54 CSF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a clean pass record over the last five years. The most recent inspection conducted on 21 February 2025 at 89,491 miles returned no defects or advisories, indicating the car currently meets minimum safety standards. This consistency suggests the previous owners have maintained the vehicle sufficiently to avoid the common mechanical failures typically seen in older Ford of this era. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 21-year-old car, averaging approximately 4,261 miles per year. There is a visible usage gap between January 2022 and April 2020, where the car covered only 1,827 miles in over fourteen months. Since then, usage has increased significantly, with 28,231 miles recorded between the February 2022 and February 2025 tests. While the low annual mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, such patterns often lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid seals due to long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the sills and condition of the suspension components. Despite the clean MOT history, vehicles of this age are prone to hidden corrosion that may not always trigger a standard test failure until it becomes structural. Check for cracking in the control arm bushes and perished springs, as these age regardless of the number of miles driven. Additionally, verify the brake discs for pitting or heavy rust, as low-usage vehicles frequently suffer from surface oxidation that can score the rotors over time.