2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CU04 HVD

The vehicle presents a stable mechanical condition based on recent assessments, though the testing pattern is highly irregular. The most recent examination on 13 June 2025 at 43,684 miles resulted in a pass with zero defects recorded. This followed an initial failure on the exact same day and at the exact same mileage, which also listed no defects. This anomaly repeated in June 2024, where a failure at 42,678 miles with no defects was immediately followed by a pass at 42,679 miles. The absence of recorded defects on a failed test points to administrative or procedural anomalies at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault developing and vanishing within a single day. The mileage accumulation aligns perfectly with the vehicle's age, indicating extremely light usage. Between 20 June 2023 at 41,608 miles and 14 June 2024 at 42,679 miles, the Fiesta covered just 1,071 miles. The subsequent year, up to 13 June 2025, saw an additional 1,005 miles added. This equates to roughly 1,986 miles annually, confirming the vehicle has spent the vast majority of its twenty-two-year life stationary or undertaking very short journeys. Such low mileage prevents the natural wear and tear seen on high-mileage equivalents but introduces risks associated with prolonged inactivity. Given the sparse defect history and the likelihood of long stationary periods, a buyer must inspect components that deteriorate through age and inactivity rather than use. Seized brake calipers and binding handbrake mechanisms are common on vehicles that sit for extended durations, so a thorough rolling road test is essential to verify the braking system releases freely. Suspension bushes and coil springs often perish or corrode from standing, requiring a close visual check for cracking or structural rust. The tyres will likely show signs of flat-spotting or sidewall perishing due to age, even if the tread depth remains legal. An in-person inspection should focus heavily on the structural integrity of the underbody and the condition of perishable rubber components, as the MOT record offers no insight into these age-related failure points.