2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GP54 AEJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a consistent pass record over the last several years. The most recent inspection conducted in January 2026 at 111,804 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum safety and environmental standards. While there was a failure in January 2025, the immediate retest on the same day suggests the owner was proactive in addressing the identified faults without allowing them to persist. The mileage pattern is remarkably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,324 miles per year. Between January 2023 and January 2026, the car covered 12,706 miles, showing a consistent and modest usage of roughly 4,200 miles annually. This low-frequency use typically reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from age-related degradation of rubber components and fluid seals which the standard MOT test does not fully capture through operational inspection. Despite the clean MOT history, a physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as 2005-era Fiest are prone to corrosion that may remain hidden until significant. The buyer should specifically check the condition of the suspension bushes and control arms, as rubber can perish over time regardless of mileage driven. Given the low usage, it is also vital to inspect the brake discs and calipers to ensure they have not seized or suffered from pitting due to periods of inactivity between tests.