2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AJ53 CZG

The 2003 Ford Fiesta presents a stable roadworthiness trend with no recorded defects across its recent MOT history. The most recent test on 28 August 2024 at 82,438 miles returned a pass, though the same date also shows a failed attempt with no defects logged, an administrative anomaly rather than a mechanical fault. Prior tests in August 2023, 2022, and 2021 all passed cleanly at 73,779, 67,008, and 60,113 miles respectively. Annual mileage averages around 3,584 miles against the vehicle's 23-year age, marking it as low-use for a supermini of this era. The record shows steady annual accumulation of roughly 6,000 to 7,600 miles between 2021 and 2024 with no gaps or sudden spikes. Clean test sheets across five consecutive years imply the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the absence of advisories on an ageing Ford suggests either careful storage or tests conducted without deep scrutiny of wear items. A buyer should still inspect suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion in person, as the MOT record stays silent on these despite the car's two-decade lifespan. Brake discs and calipers warrant a physical check for binding or uneven wear given long standing periods implied by low mileage. Exhaust emissions and structural integrity need verification beyond the paper trail, since no tester flagged latent rust or deterioration. The duplicated 28 August 2024 entry with a pass and a no-defect fail points to a DVSA processing error, not a reliability concern. Given the sparse but clean history, commission an independent pre-purchase inspection before committing funds.