FORD FIESTA1997 · 1.2L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle cannot be verified due to a complete lack of recent testing data. While the vehicle passed its test in September 2006 at 62,903 miles, there are no recorded MOT entries for the following twenty years. This gap indicates the vehicle has either been off-road for long periods, exported, or operated without legal road compliance. The maintenance trend is impossible to establish with any confidence, as the last data point is nearly two decades old. The recorded mileage of 62,903 miles is exceptionally low for a 1997 Ford Fiesta, averaging approximately 2,169 miles per year. Such low usage often suggests light mechanical wear but long periods of inactivity frequently lead to the degradation of rubber-based components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion. The data remains stagnant, as the mileage has not changed since the September 2006 test, making it impossible to determine if the car has moved significantly in the last twenty years. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity and braking system to address the previously recorded faults. The 2006 failure specifically highlighted excessive corrosion on the nearside rear brake pipe and general corrosion on other lines. Given the age of the vehicle, these lines likely require replacement to prevent fluid leaks. The inspector should also check the nearside suspension arm rubber bushes for perishability or cracking, as these were flagged as deteriorated in the final recorded test.