2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FM54 FDN

The most recent MOT test on 6 December 2023 recorded a failure at 159,797 miles, yet the DVSA entry lists no defects. Prior to that, the vehicle passed cleanly on 23 December 2022 at 156,297 miles and on 9 December 2021 at 153,179 miles, following an earlier same-day failure on 9 December 2021 at 153,176 miles which also carried no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears stable in terms of mechanical condition, though the December 2023 failure with no faults noted points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a deterioration in the car's roadworthiness. The odometer shows roughly 7,600 miles covered per year across the 21-year life of this Fiesta, a figure typical for the age. Between the December 2021 pass at 153,179 miles and the December 2022 pass at 156,297 miles the car added only 3,118 miles, then a further 3,500 miles to the December 2023 failure at 159,797 miles. The sparse record shows no rapid accumulation or unexplained gaps, and the clean defect history across three passed tests suggests the previous keeper kept basic consumables and structure within test limits. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and calipers, as the MOT record offers no visibility of wear in those areas beyond the test-day snapshot. The twin December 2021 tests hint the vehicle may have been presented, failed on paperwork or unseen grounds, then retested and passed the same day; this pattern implies no serious mechanical fault but warrants confirmation of the V5C and test certificate authenticity. Given the age and 159,797 miles, expect natural degradation of exhaust emissions control, corrosion on sills and subframes, and tired steering joints. The absence of advisories in the supplied entries does not guarantee freedom from minor wear, only that the tester logged none. Verify tyre tread depth, wiper condition and underbody rust before purchase.