2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML54 BWZ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a period of mechanical inconsistency in earlier years. The most recent MOT test on 2 September 2022 at 50,445 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle met all minimum safety standards at that time. However, because the last test occurred nearly four years ago, the vehicle is currently overdue for testing and requires an immediate inspection to verify its current mechanical integrity. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,293 miles per year. Between August 2020 and September 2022, the car covered only 6,366 miles, suggesting it has been used sparingly or stored for long periods between tests. While low mileage generally implies less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based parts and fluid contamination, which are not always captured by mileage-based wear metrics. A buyer must be cautious regarding the recurring failures noted in 2020 and 2021, although the specific reasons for these failures were not detailed in the summary. The pattern of failing followed by an immediate pass suggests the vehicle required reactive repairs rather than proactive maintenance. Given the age and low usage frequency, a physical inspection should focus heavily on structural corrosion in the sills and wing arches, as moisture often affects vehicles that sit. Additionally, the inspector should check for perished suspension bushes, seized brake calipers, and tyre cracking, which are common failure points for low-mileage cars.