2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FN54 JVM

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent MOT on 13 June 2023 at 132,637 miles. The tester recorded no defects or advisories, indicating the vehicle met minimum roadworthiness standards on that date. A failed test occurred the previous day at 132,627 miles, also recording no defects. This anomaly suggests a procedural error or a cancelled test rather than a sudden mechanical fault, given the immediate clean pass with only a ten-mile difference. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 6,000 miles annually. Between the June 2021 test at 103,078 miles and the June 2022 test at 121,704 miles, the car covered 18,626 miles in twelve months, indicating a period of heavier use. Following this, the mileage plateaued significantly, with only 10,933 miles added between June 2022 and June 2023. The recorded mileage has remained static at 132,637 miles since the 2023 test, meaning the vehicle has potentially stood stationary for over three years as of today's date. Despite the clean MOT record, a vehicle of this age requires a thorough physical inspection, particularly given the potential for long-term stationary storage. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the sills, subframes, and floor pan for corrosion, which is a common affliction on older Fiestas. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be checked for deterioration, as rubber components degrade naturally over time regardless of mileage. Brake discs and calipers demand close scrutiny; standing vehicles frequently suffer from surface corrosion on discs and binding calipers. Tyres must be examined for sidewall cracking and date codes, as rubber perishes with age. Engine oil, coolant, and brake fluid condition should be verified, as fluids degrade during prolonged inactivity, potentially causing overheating or brake failure upon regular use.