2003 Ford Fiesta Zetec 1.4L Petrol · KKZ 2130

The vehicle currently presents an unroadworthy status based on the most recent testing history. While the car passed its inspections in 2018 and 2019 without defects, the two consecutive failures in September 2024 indicate a significant decline in maintenance standards. The fact that the vehicle failed at 125,869 miles and then failed again just 15 days later at 125,898 miles suggests a failure to rectify primary issues or the discovery of a mechanical fault that emerged immediately after the first attempt. The mileage profile is notably low for a twenty-three year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,474 miles per year. However, there is a concerning five-year gap between the September 2019 test and the 2024 test, during which the car covered only 10,580 miles. This pattern of infrequent use often correlates with mechanical neglect, specifically relating to the degradation of rubber components, seized calipers, and perished brake lines. The rapid accumulation of mileage in the final year suggests the car was recently used more heavily after a long period of inactivity. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection to determine the specific cause of the recent failures. Since the record shows no recorded defects despite the failures, the issues likely stem from emissions or complex mechanical faults that were not fully detailed in the summary. Focus attention on the structural corrosion around the sills and rear wheel arches, which are common on this generation of Fiesta. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, also check for seized brake components and perished suspension bushes that degrade when a vehicle sits stationary for long periods.