2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · NL54 NWD

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile where the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding age-related degradation. While the most recent test in September 2021 passed at 91,754 miles, the tester identified both corroded rear coil springs and a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft boot. These failures indicate that despite the low mileage, the rubber and structural metal components are reaching the end of their operational life due to time and environmental exposure rather than purely mechanical wear. At 91,754 miles, this 22-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 4,170 miles per year. However, there is a significant gap in the records, with no MOT data available since September 2021. Given the current date in June 2026, the vehicle has gone without an official inspection for nearly five years. This long period of inactivity or unrecorded use often leads to seized seized brake calipers, perished rubber components, and accelerated corrosion of fluid lines, which is consistent with the recurring brake pipe issues noted in the earlier tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension geometry. The record shows a persistent issue with brake pipe corrosion dating back to 2018, which remained noted through 2019. You should check for structural thinning of the lines along the underbody. Furthermore, the suspension arm bushes and anti-roll bar linkages were flagged for wear in 2020, suggesting the front-end bushings are likely degraded. The deteriorated CV boot noted in 2021 also requires immediate attention, as grease leakage will lead to rapid joint failure.