2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LA54 AJO

The vehicle shows a history of generally good maintenance interrupted by a period of deteriorating steering and suspension components. The most recent MOT test conducted in February 2022 at 78,753 miles passed with no defects, yet this record is now over four years out of date. Given the current date of July 2026, the vehicle is significantly overdue for a test, which raises immediate concerns regarding its current roadworthiness status. The lack of data for the last four years suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods or has been used without maintaining annual inspections. At 78,753 miles, the Fiesta has covered low mileage, averaging roughly 3,750 miles per year. This low annual usage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between 2018 and 2021, the record highlights a clear trend of failing front steering linkage. The tester repeatedly flagged deteriorated ball joint dust covers across multiple years, culminating in a test failure in January 2021 at 75,528 miles when both front lower covers were excessively damaged. This indicates that components were often pushed to the point of failure rather than replaced proactively. The buyer should focus the inspection on the front steering assembly and suspension bushes, as these were recurring points of failure. The history also notes tyre sidewall cracking and low tread depth previously, suggesting that age-related dry rot is a known issue for this specific vehicle. While the 2022 test was clean, the four-year gap in testing means the current state of the brake discs, exhaust system, and structural integrity is unknown. A thorough physical inspection is required to determine if the low-mileage usage has resulted in seized calipers or component failure during the period of inactivity.