2004 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YK54 PLJ

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 10 May 2025 at 86,471 miles with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a period of instability characterized by consecutive failures in March 2024 and May 2025 over a short distance of just 68 miles. While the most recent test is clean, the history of failures followed by passes suggests that the owner only addresses mechanical issues when prompted by a test failure rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 22-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,930 miles per year. There is a significant gap in recorded data between April 2019 at 64,402 miles and March 2024 at 64,403 miles, during which the car covered only a single mile in nearly five years. This pattern of low use suggests the vehicle sat stationary for long periods, which often masks mechanical wear on the engine and drivetrain while Long-term immobility leads to accelerated degradation of rubber components and fluid contamination. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity and suspension components due to historical patterns of corrosion. The 2015 record noted surface corrosion on the front subframe and rear axle, while the 2013 test flagged a corroded brake pipe. The buyer should check for deep structural rust that has progressed beyond the surface. Additionally, the 2016 failure for a deteriorated track rod end dust cover and the 2015 advisory for rear axle bushes indicate that the suspension geometry is prone to wear. Given the long periods of inactivity, verify that the brake calipers are not seized and the tyres have not perished from age cracking despite having tread depth.