1997 FORD FIESTA1.2L Petrol

The vehicle appears to be in a stable and roadworthy condition based on the available MOT data. The most recent test on 11 November 2025 at 50,379 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This follows a consistent pattern of clean passes dating back to 2022, suggesting the car has been maintained to a standard that avoids recurring mechanical failures. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 29 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 1,737 miles per year. Between 14 November 2022 at 49,943 miles and 11 November 2025 at 50,379 miles, the car covered only 436 miles over three years. This extreme lack of use indicates the vehicle has spent significant periods standing, which often introduces different risks than high mileage wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components that degrade regardless of mileage. Rubber elements such as tyre sidewalls, suspension bushes, and coolant hoses often perish or crack when a car remains stationary. The lack of recorded defects is positive, but the low usage pattern makes it necessary to check for seized brake calipers or rusted brake discs. Particular attention must be paid to structural corrosion, especially in the sills and floor pans, as these are common failure points for Fiestas of this era. While the MOT history shows no structural failures, the low mileage suggests the car may have been stored in a way that could hide surface rust. Checking for fluid leaks and ensuring the fuel system has not degraded from inactivity is recommended.