2005 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FP05 FML

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean record across its most recent inspections. The latest test conducted in October 2025 at 139,386 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the mechanical and safety components currently meet the minimum standard. While the vehicle suffered a failure in November 2023, the immediate pass without subsequent advisories suggests that the underlying issues were addressed promptly and the vehicle has since maintained a high standard of upkeep. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per annum. There is a notable gap of 22,169 miles between October 2022 and November 2023, which represents a period of higher usage compared to the subsequent intervals. Since that peak, the accumulation has slowed, with only 11,186 miles covered between the November 2024 and October 2025 tests. This regular annual testing is generally beneficial for older vehicles to prevent seal degradation and corrosion that often occurs during long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion in the sills and rear wheel mounting points. Despite the clean MOT history, the age of the car suggests that rubber components such as suspension bushes and arm boots should be checked for cracking or tearing. Given the mileage, verifying the state of the brake discs for pitting and checking for caliper leaks is also advisable, as the record does not detail the wear levels of these consumable items until a failure occurs.