2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MH04 FHU

The vehicle remains roadworthy as of the March 5 2026 MOT, which it passed at 72,768 miles. Minor advisories were recorded for an off‑side front windscreen wiper blade, front sub‑frame corrosion that is not seriously weakened, and rear‑axle corrosion that is not excessive. Earlier issues such as front brake disc pitting in the April 2022 test have not re‑appeared, indicating a stable maintenance trend with no clear deterioration. At 72,768 miles the car averages roughly 3,300 miles per year, a mileage well below the typical figure for a 22‑year‑old Ford Fiesta. The mileage rose from 70,488 miles in September 2017 to 72,459 miles in April 2022, an increase of only 1,971 miles over five years, and then to 72,768 miles by March 2026, a further 309 miles in four years. This pattern suggests prolonged periods of low use rather than any recent surge in mileage, and no large gaps in the record are evident. A prospective buyer should give particular attention to the front sub‑frame and rear‑axle for signs of deeper corrosion than noted in the MOT advisories, and verify that the windscreen wiper blade and blade housing are intact. Inspection of the tyre tread is advisable, as off‑side rear tyres have been flagged as slightly damaged or near the legal limit on several occasions. The front brake discs, which were recorded as pitted in 2022, should be measured for thickness, and the brake pads, previously reported as thin in 2011 and 2012, merit visual confirmation. Corroded coil springs noted in 2014 and 2022 merit a check of suspension bushes and overall ride quality. Finally, confirm headlamp alignment, as headlamp aim failures were recorded in the 2012 test.