2003 FORD FIESTA1.2L Petrol

The June 2026 MOT at 51,514 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, but the tester recorded worn near‑side and off‑side rear sub‑frame pins and bushes, indicating persistent suspension looseness without excessive movement. The July 2025 test revealed a leaking rear brake pipe and parking brake efficiency below 50%, both corrected before the June 2026 inspection. The mileage has risen only modestly since the 2024 test at 50,947 miles, adding 567 miles over two years, which equates to roughly 280 miles per year; this low annual increase aligns with the vehicle’s 23‑year age and suggests periods of limited use rather than accelerated wear. Earlier years show larger jumps, such as the 1,057‑mile increase between the 2022 and 2023 tests, but the recent trend remains stable. Recurring faults point to several items that merit close inspection: rear sub‑frame bush wear, fractured coil springs observed in 2018 and 2024, chronic brake pipe corrosion and leaks in 2024 and 2025, and a parking brake that previously fell below 50% efficiency; the tyres also show perishing sidewalls and tread wear below the 1.6 mm threshold in earlier tests. Registration plates are cosmetic and do not affect safety. A buyer should therefore examine the rear suspension bushes for play, verify the integrity of all coil springs, inspect every brake pipe for rust or seepage, test the parking brake function, and assess tyre condition and tread depth, while also checking for any structural rust on the chassis, to confirm that the recent pass reflects genuine mechanical soundness.