2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EO54 KWR

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents a worsening mechanical trend defined by persistent wear across structural, steering, and braking systems, culminating in a pass on 2025-10-27 at 108,226 miles that accumulated numerous advisories. The maintenance history reveals an owner leaning heavily toward reactive repairs rather than proactive upkeep, allowing consumable degradation and fluid leaks to repeat annually without permanent resolution. The vehicle has covered 108,226 miles over twenty-two years, averaging roughly 4,919 miles annually. This low yearly mileage accumulation shows a consistent, light-use pattern without prolonged periods of abandonment or sudden spikes in mileage between annual tests. The testing rhythm occurred reliably every autumn, maintaining a steady pacing of about four to six thousand miles per year since 2016. A physical inspection must prioritize the chronic power steering rack seepage noted continuously from November 2018 through October 2025, which now threatens total rack failure or pump starvation. Both rear coil springs display recurring corrosion across multiple consecutive years and require immediate replacement alongside the perishing rear axle bushes and the newly flagged corroded offside front brake pipe. Furthermore, the persistent history of degraded lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers and aging tyres points to a chassis that demands a comprehensive overhaul of its rubber components before any extended road use.