2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · WU54 SEO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the most recent test in November 2023 at 105,873 miles passed, it followed a failure just one week prior at 105,858 miles due to lighting issues and suspension components. The persistence of a worn engine mount bush and a damaged nearside rear tyre across consecutive tests suggests that the owner only addresses defects once they threaten an MOT pass rather than replacing parts before they fail. At 22 years old, the recorded mileage of 105,873 is notably low, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data shows a consistent usage pattern between 2020 and 2023, with only about 15,600 miles covered over that three-year period. This low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components due to age, which is evidenced by the perished tyres and deteriorated dust covers noted in the 2020 and 2021 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a recurring failure of ball joint dust covers and a worn engine sway bar. The 2021 report of corrosion on both offside coil springs requires a close look for structural fractures, as rust-induced thinning on older springs can lead to sudden failure. Additionally, the oil leak noted in 2021 should be monitored to ensure it has not worsened into a significant leak, and the frayed offside front seat belt webbing must be checked for integrity as it remained a recurring advisory for multiple years.