2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · WA04 XFR

The 2004 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass on 10 October 2025 at 121,457 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend remains consistent, though the recent history reveals a peculiar pattern of failing and passing within 48 hours. In October 2024, the vehicle failed at 119,012 miles before passing the following day at 119,027 miles, mirroring an identical scenario in October 2025 when it failed at 121,442 miles and passed two days later at 121,457 miles. This indicates that while the car requires attention immediately prior to testing, the faults are rectified promptly rather than ignored. The mileage accumulation aligns with exceptionally light use for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 5,500 miles annually. Between the October 2023 test at 115,172 miles and the October 2024 test at 119,027 miles, the car covered just under 4,000 miles over twelve months. The subsequent twelve months up to the October 2025 test saw an even lower accumulation of approximately 2,400 miles. This low-mileage profile suggests prolonged periods of standing, which carries its own mechanical implications, yet the annual testing intervals remain strictly adhered to without any notable gaps in the record. Despite the clean MOT outcomes, a buyer must inspect the vehicle thoroughly in person due to the immediate pre-test failures and the low-mileage usage pattern. The repeated fail-and-retest cycle suggests the owner addresses only the minimum requirements to pass, meaning underlying wear could be present. Focus the inspection on components susceptible to deterioration from standing, such as perished tyre sidewalls, seized brake calipers, and degraded suspension bushes. Examine the exhaust system for corrosion and check the structural integrity of the sills and floor pans, as a 2004 vehicle sitting idle for extended periods is highly prone to rust formation that a brief MOT rectification visit would not address.