2004 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · WP04 UAT

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, evidenced by a string of clean MOT passes over the last five years. The most recent test conducted on 21 March 2026 at 176,455 miles recorded no defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety and emissions standards. This consistency suggests that the previous owners proactively addressed mechanical issues before they could result in a test failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. There was a notable increase of 10,000 miles between March 2024 (160,345 miles) and March 2025 (170,803 miles), followed by a more standard 5,652-mile interval leading to the 2026 test. The regularity of these tests suggests the car has not sat stationary, though the total mileage of over 176,000 miles places significant wear on the drivetrain and suspension components. Despite the clean records, the high mileage necessitates a thorough physical inspection of components prone to age-related fatigue. A buyer should specifically examine the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for hidden corrosion, as this is common on this generation of Fiesta. Additionally, check the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake lines for signs of perished rubber or leaks, which often degrade at high mileage without necessarily triggering an immediate MOT failure.