2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · VF53 ADO

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a consistent history of clean passes. The most recent inspection conducted in late September 2023 at 43,836 miles resulted in no defects or advisories. This trend of perfect MOT results across the last five tests suggests that the vehicle has been maintained to a high standard without the mechanical failures or structural degradation typically seen in vehicles of this age. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between February 2020 and September 2023, the car covered only 7,304 miles, indicating a history of infrequent use. While this low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain components and engine internals, the long intervals between use can lead to the degradation of rubber-based components and fluid-related issues that are not captured by stationary testing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age rather than mileage-related wear. Although the MOT record shows no structural issues, the tester must verify the sills, wheel arches, and floor pans for corrosion, which often develops when vehicles sit stationary. The brakes should be checked for seized calipers or perished brake hoses, and the suspension bushes should be inspected for cracking or tearing due to time- despite the low mileage.