2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AO52 FBL

The 2002 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent test on 20 February 2024 at 159,620 miles, where it passed with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged at any stage. The owner cleared the test on the same day after an initial failure logged at 159,612 miles, though the failure carried no recorded defects, indicating an administrative or documentation issue rather than a mechanical concern. Mileage accumulation sits at a typical level for a 24-year-old vehicle, with the record showing 147,154 miles in February 2022, rising to 152,016 miles by February 2023 and 159,620 miles by February 2024. That equates to roughly 6,000 to 7,500 miles per year, consistent with light-to-moderate use. The DVSA data is sparse, covering only three years, and shows clean passes aside from the two same-day fail-pass pairs in 2023 and 2024 with zero defects noted. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, as the MOT record omits any advisory on chassis or sills that often escape detection on older Fiestas. The absence of flagged suspension bushes, coil springs, or brake disc wear across the tests does not guarantee present condition given the car's age and 159,620 miles. Verify the V5C and test certificate to confirm the nature of the 2023 and 2024 failures with no defects recorded, since repeated administrative rejects suggest loose record-keeping by prior owners. Check tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions visually, though none were cited as defective in the official history.