2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FM04 EOR

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy following a pass at 144,744 miles on 26 March 2026. The maintenance trend is stable, with four consecutive annual passes from March 2023 through March 2026 showing no recorded defects. A failed test on 24 March 2026 at the same mileage was followed two days later by a pass with no defects listed, indicating the failure carried no logged mechanical fault and the vehicle cleared promptly. Annual mileage sits at roughly 6,579 miles per year against the 22-year lifespan, a typical figure for this age of supermini. The records show steady accumulation: 127,875 miles in March 2023, 134,881 in March 2024, 140,284 in March 2025, and 144,744 by March 2026. No gaps or sudden jumps appear. The clean advisory history across all five entries suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumable and structural checks in order, though the absence of any flagged items also means wear was either minimal or simply not noted by testers. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and 144,744 miles. The MOT data logs no corrosion or structural integrity concerns, but 22-year-old Ford bodyshells commonly develop sills and subframe rust unseen in a test lane. Verify the 24 March 2026 failure cause in person, as DVSA shows no defect text despite the reject. Check tyre sidewalls, exhaust emissions under load, and handbrake travel during any viewing. The record implies light use and reasonable upkeep, yet high-mileage ageing components on a 2004 chassis warrant hands-on verification beyond the paper trail.