2005 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · PF55 EFM

A notably unblemished MOT record defines this 2005 Ford Fiesta, with the most recent test on 8 January 2025 returning a clean pass alongside four other passes stretching back to 2022, and only one prior failure listed on the same date in January 2024 which carries no recorded defect categories, indicating either an administrative issue or a retest that immediately succeeded. Across five documented examinations there is a complete absence of advisories, structural corrosion notes, or component-specific wear flags, which is uncommon for a vehicle of this vintage and points to a consistently roadworthy state at the point of each annual assessment. The latest result reinforces a stable and improving trajectory rather than any progressive deterioration. The recorded odometer reading of 36,578 miles against an age of roughly twenty-one years equates to an annual accumulation of around 1,742 miles, placing this example firmly in low-mileage territory for its class and year. The MOT history itself shows consecutive annual tests from January 2022 through January 2025 without interruption, confirming the vehicle has remained in regular use and properly registered on the road throughout this window, with no evidence of a long-term SORN lay-up that might otherwise raise concerns about dried seals, seized brake calipers, or perished fuel and coolant hoses. The mileage progression across these five tests would need to be verified at the physical inspection, but the continuity of testing combined with such a modest overall figure suggests predominantly light-duty use, likely short urban journeys rather than sustained motorway work, which tends to preserve drivetrain and underbody condition while placing more demand on cold-start lubrication and stop-start brake wear. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means the inspection must focus heavily on areas that commonly affect a Fiesta of this generation but may not yet have crossed MOT failure thresholds, particularly the rear axle beam, trailing arms, and front suspension components which are known to suffer corrosion on earlier 2000s Fords. A test drive should include firm braking from around thirty miles per hour to detect any rear pulling, vibration through the pedal, or pulling to one side that would suggest binding calipers or warped brake discs, both plausible given the low mileage and likely extended periods between harder braking events. Listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven B-road surfaces, paying particular attention to knocking from the nearside front as worn Fiesta front strut top mounts and lower wishbone bushes can develop play without immediately triggering an MOT failure. Steering should feel tight with no slop or rattle through the column, and any excess free play at the front wheels when rocked would warrant further investigation of the rack mounts or track rod ends. Finally, although the digital record is clean, the relatively low annual mileage means a thorough physical inspection of age-related items is still essential, including a careful examination of all brake flexible hoses for surface cracking, the exhaust system for mid-section corrosion around the box and rear silencer, and the coolant and fuel hoses for perished sections that may have dried out from infrequent extended running. Check for any signs of oil misting or weeping from the engine and gearbox seals, and verify that the cooling system has been actively maintained, as a neglected Fiesta of this age can suffer water pump and thermostat housing failures. Confirm that the tyres are not only road legal but also of matching age and brand, as low-mileage vehicles frequently still run their original fitments which may have hardened with age, and insist on evidence of recent service history including cambelt replacement, as the chain-driven engines fitted to this era of Fiesta can still suffer from stretched timing chains and tensioner wear if interim servicing has lapsed.