2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CV54 FVF

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, evidenced by the most recent test on 16 August 2024 at 89,761 miles returning a pass with no defects recorded. Prior tests in August 2023 at 84,457 miles and August 2022 at 80,727 miles also passed cleanly. The upkeep shows consistency rather than decline. The recorded mileage of 89,761 against a 22-year lifespan equates to light use of roughly 4,080 miles per year. Annual increments stay tight: 4,448 miles between the 2021 and 2022 tests, 3,728 to 2023, and 5,304 to 2024. Low annual coverage suggests the car sat idle for stretches, which raises the risk of perished rubber components and stagnant fluids rather than high-load drivetrain fatigue. The single blemish is a fail on 17 August 2022 at 80,727 miles with no defects listed, reversed by a pass the next day; this points to an administrative or presentation error at the testing station, not a mechanical fault. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and low-mileage dormancy. Standing periods accelerate corrosion on structural members and exhaust hangers even when MOT advisories stay absent. Verify the tyres, wiper blades, and underbody for moisture-related degradation the clean record would not capture. The lack of recurring advisories across five years implies the previous keeper addressed consumables before each test. Treat the clean history as a sound baseline, but confirm real-world condition on a ramp before purchase.