2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FH53 PVW

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 166,107 miles on 4 November 2024. The maintenance trend appears stable with no defects recorded across the five most recent tests. The vehicle carries a clean test sheet on its latest examination, though two earlier failures in 2023 and 2024 show administrative or non-mechanical rejections rather than recorded faults, as both failure entries list no defects. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 22-year-old car, averaging roughly 7,550 miles per year against the recorded 166,107 miles. The odometer moved from 128,378 miles at the October 2022 test to 146,917 miles by October 2023, then jumped to 166,078 miles by late October 2024. That final year added near 19,200 miles, well above the long-run average and suggesting heavier use in the prior owner's last twelve months. The back-to-back failure and pass within one week in October and November 2024 at near-identical mileages implies a paperwork or presentation issue rather than a mechanical defect, but a buyer should still confirm the vehicle's identity and test documentation match DVSA records. With no advisories logged on any test, the record gives no warning on suspension bushes, brake discs, coil springs, or structural corrosion. Given the age and the elevated mileage gained in the final year, a physical inspection should prioritise underbody structural integrity, suspension wear, and brake condition. The clean MOT history offers reassurance, yet the absence of advisories on a 166,000-mile Ford Fiesta warrants hands-on verification of consumables and chassis before purchase.