2004 Ford Fusion 1.4L Petrol · GV04 DVM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent MOT pass on 25 February 2025 at 82,448 miles was achieved with no defects recorded. This clean bill of health follows a consistent pattern of passing tests without any listed advisories for several years. The mileage is exceptionally low for a twenty-two year old vehicle, averaging roughly 3,748 miles per year. A significant gap in usage appears between 28 September 2021 and 8 March 2024, during which the odometer moved only 98 miles from 79,459 to 79,557. This indicates the car spent nearly three years in a state of prolonged storage. Low mileage and long periods of inactivity often mask degradation that MOT tests do not always catch. A buyer should specifically inspect the brake discs for surface corrosion or pitting and check for binding calipers caused by inactivity. The tyres should be examined for flat spots or perishing, as rubber degrades regardless of tread depth when a vehicle stands still. Given the age of the chassis, a thorough inspection of the underbody for structural corrosion is essential. While the DVSA records show no failures for rust, the low usage pattern suggests the car may have been stored in an environment where moisture could accumulate. Checking the suspension bushes and coil springs for dry rot or cracking is also recommended to ensure the rubber components have not perished over time.