How reliable is a mk5 ford fiesta 1.25?

I know there are different factors considered when answering but I mean in general. For instance when you think Japanese you know it's going to be reliable. But when you think ford? Does reliability come to mind? If not what words would you use to describe the mk5 fiesta?

In the UK Ford is as reliable as any Japanese car, the US goes mad for Japanese because their Fords are not built any where near the standard of European spec cars.

As long as it has been serviced and looked after it will see you proud.

If its been well maintained it should be as reliable as any Japanese car, and if anything does go wrong anyone can fix it and the parts are usually cheaper than for Japanese cars.

Like any car, if it's been looked after it should be OK, but things will wear out and break on any old car.
The one thing I'd watch for in a Fiesta, or any Ford for that matter, is rust. They rust like old Fiats so be careful.