2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · WN54 AXF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent test in late January 2026 at 111,736 miles resulted in a pass, following a failure just ten days prior due to an inoperative engine management light, a failed rear stop lamp, and a perished front suspension ball joint dust cover. While the car passed its latest inspection, the recurring nature of the engine light faults and suspension components suggests that issues are only addressed when they trigger an MOT failure. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 111,736 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the record, showing a gap of roughly 4,300 miles between January 2025 and January 2026, and similar intervals in the preceding years. However, the low mileage appears to coincide with age-related degradation, such as the perishing tyres noted in 2022 and the corrosion on brake pipes that has persisted despite the low mileage. A buyer must specifically inspect the braking system and suspension assembly, as the history shows persistent issues. The tester flagged a binding offside front brake in 2025 and recurring corrosion on the nearside rear brake pipe since 2024. Furthermore, the suspension has shown worn arm bushes and perished ball joint dust covers, indicating that rubber-based components are reaching the end of life. A physical check should verify that no calipers are seized and that the pipe corrosion has not progressed to structural thinning. The engine management system requires close attention given that the malfunction warning light was flagged as inoperative in 2021, 2025, and 2026. This indicates a potential electrical fault or sensor failure that has not been permanently resolved. Additionally, the presence of corrosion on the rear coil springs in 2024 warrants a thorough inspection of the underbody to ensure that structural rust has not compromised the integrity of the chassis.