2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · AX02 FMV

The 2002 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and highly reassuring roadworthiness profile, culminating in a clean pass on 23 February 2026 with zero defects recorded. This flawless outcome follows a consistent pattern of passing without any advisories or failures across the entire documented history. The maintenance trend is undeniably stable and improving, as the vehicle has required no corrective mechanical or structural interventions over the last four years of testing. The mileage accumulation aligns logically with the vehicle's age and suggests careful, low-mileage usage in recent years. Between the February 2022 test at 92,700 miles and the March 2024 test at 100,229 miles, the car covered roughly 7,500 miles over a two-year period. This dropped significantly to just 1,583 miles over the subsequent twelve months leading to the March 2025 test at 101,812 miles. Such low annual mileage typically reduces wear on major mechanical components, though the extended periods of limited use demand attention to perishable items and fluid degradation. Despite the pristine MOT record, a pre-purchase inspection must focus on components that deteriorate with age and infrequent use rather than just mileage. A buyer should physically inspect the condition of the tyres for sidewall cracking and flat-spotting, as low annual mileage often means tyres perish before the tread wears down. Examine the brake discs and calipers for surface corrosion that can cause binding, and check the suspension bushes and coil springs for perishing or fracturing. Even with zero structural advisories on paper, a thorough underside inspection is required to confirm the structural integrity of the sills, subframes, and floor pan, as corrosion can develop unseen between annual assessments.