2005 Ford Fiesta 2.0L Petrol · FV54 STZ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass on 21 November 2025 at 91,595 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate rectification following initial test failures. In both 2024 and 2025, the vehicle failed the test exactly one day before passing, suggesting that the owner addresses minor defects or consumable items specifically to satisfy the MOT requirements rather than performing preventative mechanical maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,362 miles per year. Data shows a significant deceleration in use over the last two years, with the car covering only 400 miles between November 2023 and November 2024 tests, and a further 1,897 miles in the subsequent twelve-month period. While low mileage generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, such long periods of relative standing can lead to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and fluid contamination. A buyer must prioritize an inspection of the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Ford Fiesta models are prone to corrosion that may not always result in an immediate failure if the rust remains superficial. Given the low annual usage, the inspector should specifically check for perished tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes, and flat spots on the tyres. The lack of recorded advisories in the history suggests the vehicle is kept in a functional state, but the recurring one-day failures indicate that minor mechanical issues are frequently ignored until they reach a testing threshold.