FORD FIESTA1997 · 1.8L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle cannot be verified due to a complete lack of testing data for the past two decades. The last recorded MOT test occurred on 19 July 2006, where the vehicle passed at 77,659 miles. Because no tests have been logged since that date, there is no evidence to confirm the current mechanical condition, structural integrity, or safety status of the car relative to modern road standards. The recorded mileage of 77,659 miles over a 29-year period represents an exceptionally low average of approximately 2,678 miles per year. While low mileage suggests minimal engine wear, the twenty-year gap since the last MOT entry indicates the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods. Long-term storage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components such as perished brake hoses, seized caliper pistons, and perished suspension bushes, which are not reflected in low odometer readings. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural corrosion, particularly in the sills, floor pans, and wheel arches where this generation of Fiesta is prone to rot. Given the age of the vehicle, the fuel system should be checked for leaks or fuel degradation resulting from lack of regular use. It is also vital to inspect the braking system for seizing and the tyres for sidewall cracking, as the historical record provides no data on the state of these critical consumables since 2006.