2005 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · JT05 JHT

This 2005 Ford Fiesta presents a remarkably clean MOT record, with the most recent test in July 2024 at 131,180 miles showing a clean pass with no defects. The maintenance trend is stable and improving, as the vehicle has passed all tests since 2021 without a single advisory or failure note. This indicates a consistent standard of upkeep and suggests the vehicle has not been neglected in its later years. The mileage pattern shows steady, moderate use. The car covered roughly 6,247 miles per year on average, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. The recorded jumps between tests are consistent and logical: from 89,682 miles in July 2021 to 97,270 miles in July 2022, then to 114,368 miles in August 2023, and finally to 131,180 miles in July 2024. This equates to roughly 16,000 miles over the last three years, or about 5,300 miles per year, which is slightly below average but still indicates regular use rather than long periods of standing. Given the clean MOT history, the primary areas of concern are age-related rather than defect-related. At 21 years old, structural corrosion is the main risk. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the sills, floor pans, suspension mounting points, and the spare wheel well for rust. The suspension bushes and coil springs, while not flagged in the history, are likely original and may be showing signs of wear. A test drive should focus on knocking from the front suspension and any pulling under braking. The brakes themselves appear to have been maintained well, but the discs and pads should be checked for thickness and condition. The exhaust system, a common corrosion point on this model, should also be inspected for any holes or weak joints.