Description
A very clean and well preserved 2001 Ford Fiesta Ghia 1. 25 16V with just 68, 272 miles.
This is the facelifted fourth-generation Fiesta, often referred to by enthusiasts as the Mk5, and is finished in grey with the higher specification Ghia trim.
The car is powered by Ford's well regarded 1. 25 litre 16V Zetec petrol engine, paired with a 5 speed manual gearbox. It starts easily, runs smoothly and drives very well.
Being the Ghia model, it benefits from a higher level of specification than most surviving examples, including air conditioning, power steering, electric windows, central locking, alloy wheels and a more upmarket Ghia interior.
It also comes with 2 keys.
One of the strongest points of this car is its MOT history. It has passed every MOT since 2020 with no advisory notices at all, including its most recent MOT on 30 June 2026.
The current MOT runs until 29 June 2027.
The recorded mileage is consistent throughout its history and currently stands at just 68, 272 miles. The car has also seen exceptionally light use in recent years.
The bodywork presents extremely well for a car approaching 25 years old. The car is free from rust and the quality of the work is supported by its long run of advisory-free MOT tests.
The interior is also very clean and has been kept largely original.
The car retains its original style and has not been modified or altered into something it was never intended to be.
There are no warning lights showing and no obvious knocks or unwanted noises when driving.
As with any vehicle of this age, buyers are welcome and encouraged to inspect the car thoroughly for themselves. It is an older vehicle rather than a freshly restored concours example, so age-related marks should be expected on close inspection, but overall it presents exceptionally well for its age.
Highlights:
* 68, 272 miles
* 1. 25 16V Zetec petrol engine
* 5 speed manual gearbox
* Ghia specification
* Air conditioning
* 2 keys
* Power steering
* Electric windows
* Central locking
* Original alloy wheels
* MOT until June 2027
* Seven consecutive years of MOT passes with no advisories
* Previous corrosion properly repaired and protected
* Very clean bodywork
* Clean and original interior
* Drives very well
Viewings and inspections are very welcome. What makes this Fiesta stand out is just how difficult it has become to find examples of this generation that have survived in clean, largely original condition.
For most of their lives these cars were inexpensive everyday transport. Huge numbers were used heavily, modified, neglected or eventually scrapped, so a tidy Ghia with sensible mileage is becoming an increasingly uncommon sight.
This example has covered only 68, 272 miles and its recent MOT record is particularly impressive. Seven consecutive MOTs with no advisories is unusual for a car of this age and reflects how well it currently presents.
The Ghia specification is another part of its appeal. Rather than being a basic Fiesta, it offers air conditioning, electric windows, power steering, alloy wheels and the more comfortable Ghia interior while retaining the simplicity and light weight that made these Fiestas enjoyable to drive.
The 1. 25 16V Zetec engine is also one of the highlights. It suits the car extremely well and gives it far more character than its modest capacity might suggest.
What I particularly like about the car is that it still feels like an honest, usable example rather than something that has been excessively modified or restored beyond recognition. Pulls like a brand new car, and even better than new cars on the road!
It can still be used as an inexpensive everyday car, but it is now old enough and uncommon enough in this condition to make an interesting entry-level modern classic.
For someone who remembers seeing these everywhere twenty years ago, finding a clean Ghia today has a real nostalgic appeal.
