2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FM04 GPJ

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent test on 29 June 2023 returning a pass at 88,386 miles and no defects recorded. Prior to that, the vehicle failed the test on 17 May 2022 at 88,357 miles, though the failure carried no listed defects, which points to an administrative or non-mechanical reason such as a documentation or presentation issue rather than a fault with running gear or structure. The recorded mileage sits at 88,386 against an age of around 22 years, equating to roughly 4,018 miles per year and marking this as a low-use example. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests shows only 29 miles added, and the full history spans just two entries. Such sparse data and minimal accumulation suggest long periods of storage or very light local running, which can mask aged rubber components, stagnant fluids, and corrosion while leaving consumables underused. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs, as low mileage and standing time accelerate perishing more than wear. The tester logged no advisories on the 2023 pass, yet the absence of a longer record means structural integrity and exhaust emissions remain unverified beyond that single clean result. Given the 2022 failure with no defects noted, confirm with the seller the exact cause and any corrective action taken. Verify the odometer reading of 88,386 matches service stamps and V5C, since the near-static mileage across twelve months warrants scrutiny of previous ownership and storage conditions.