2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LC05 FHN

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. The latest MOT test conducted on 13 December 2024 at 106,192 miles passed with zero defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. While the history shows previous failures in 2021 and 2022, the subsequent passes suggest that any mechanical or safety issues were successfully rectified by the previous owner. The mileage profile is notably low for a 21-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,057 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between November 2022 and December 2024, where the car covered only 700 miles over two years. This pattern of low usage suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for extended periods. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine components, long-term immobility often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and surface corrosion on the exhaust and brake system. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as vehicles of this era are prone to corrosion that may be hidden by low mileage. Given the periods of inactivity, a close check of brake calipers for seizing and suspension bushes for cracking or tearing is essential. The recurring failures in late 2021 and 2022 indicate that the vehicle required attention to pass; therefore, verifying the current state of fluid levels and tyre age is vital to ensure the low mileage has not resulted in neglected maintenance.