2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · MJ53 ANP

The December 2023 MOT at 109,453 miles recorded a failure, breaking the pattern of clean passes that began in August 2021. Prior to this, the November 2022 and August 2021 tests showed no mechanical defects, indicating a stable maintenance history until the recent failure. The mileage has remained virtually static over the past two years, rising only 140 miles from the August 2021 reading of 110,232 miles to the November 2022 reading of 110,372 miles, before dropping to 109,453 miles in December 2023. A buyer should therefore examine the suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, test the rear brakes for binding calipers and inspect the brake discs for corrosion, and scrutinise the chassis for structural rust or exhaust emission irregularities, as these areas were not flagged in earlier passes but may explain the recent failure. Given the low annual mileage, the vehicle may have suffered prolonged periods of inactivity, so a thorough inspection of the chassis for corrosion and the condition of the exhaust system is essential before purchase.