2005 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · WL05 DCY

The 2022‑12‑15 MOT at 139,760 miles recorded a pass with no defects noted, confirming the Fiesta’s present roadworthiness; the alternating pass and fail entries from Dec 2021 to Dec 2022 indicate a pattern of periodic inspection rather than a demonstrable trend of worsening or improving condition, since no substantive mechanical failures were logged in any test. The recorded mileage of 139,760 miles over approximately 21 years equates to about 6,655 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age; the jump from 130,064 miles in Dec 2021 to 139,760 miles in Dec 2022 represents an increase of 9,696 miles in a single year, a notable rise but still within the range expected for a car that spends periods idle and then sees regular use, and the earlier interval from Dec 2020 to Dec 2021 showed negligible change, suggesting the owner has not accumulated excessive mileage beyond normal expectations. A buyer should therefore inspect the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear or binding, examine the brake discs and calipers for corrosion or uneven wear, and scrutinise the chassis and wheel‑arch areas for structural rust, as the repeated fails without recorded defects may conceal underlying issues; additionally, checking tyre tread depth, wiper blade condition, and the integrity of the exhaust system will reveal whether routine consumable maintenance has been consistently performed.