1999 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · V320 FGH

The 1999 Ford Fiesta presents a consistent history of roadworthiness despite its advanced age. In the most recent test on 21 December 2024 at 108,911 miles, the vehicle passed with no defects recorded. This followed a failure on the same day, which suggests a minor, immediate issue was rectified quickly to bring the vehicle back to standard. The clean result from the December 2023 test at 96,673 miles indicates that the mechanical and structural components were maintained to a functional standard without recurring high-priority failures over the last three years. At 108,911 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 4,000 miles per year over its twenty-seven years. This low mileage typically implies less wear on the drivetrain and engine but increases the risk of degradation in rubber-based components such as suspension bushes, hoses, and tyre seals. The record shows a 12,238-mile interval between December 2023 and December 2024, confirming a regular pattern of use. The lack of advisories in the last two passed tests suggests that the previous owners have been proactive in addressing surface corrosion or brake wear before they reached a failure threshold. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as these are common weak points for this era of Fiesta. While the MOT record is clean, low mileage often leads to moisture-related rust in hidden areas that a tester might not always reach. Given that the last test was over eighteen months ago, the vehicle remains currently compliant, but the next inspection is due by late December 2025. The data indicates a stable maintenance history with no evidence of chronic mechanical neglect.