2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FN55 HTG

The 2005 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy following a clean pass at 86,426 miles on 30 August 2025, with no defects logged. The maintenance trend reads as stable across the available record, though the history is sparse and shows two failed tests that were immediately re-presented and passed on the same or following day with no faults recorded, suggesting administrative or minor pre-check issues rather than mechanical decline. Recorded mileage sits low for a 21-year-old vehicle at roughly 4,116 miles per year. The tester logged 71,155 miles on 14 September 2021, rising to 79,874 by 3 October 2022 and 86,426 by August 2025. That equates to under 7,000 miles across three years, confirming light use with a notable test gap between October 2022 and August 2025 of nearly three years. Low annual coverage paired with the long dormant period implies the car may have stood unused for extended spells, which can age tyres, seals, and brake components without high-mileage wear. The September 2021 and October 2022 failures carry no listed defects, so no recurring suspension, brake, or corrosion faults are evidenced in the data. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity and underbody corrosion given the vehicle's age and standing periods. Check brake discs and calipers for binding or surface pitting, and scrutinise suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing from inactivity. Verify the tyres for sidewall cracking and flat spots from storage, and confirm exhaust emissions remain within limits under cold start. The clean recent pass supports a sound baseline, but the sparse record and low mileage mean in-person checks on consumables and hidden rust take priority over any flagged advisory trend.