2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · BD02 ASX

The Ford Fiesta presented a clean MOT pass at the most recent test on 18 May 2023 at 96,355 miles, with the tester recording no defects or advisories. Relative to the current date of 16 July 2026, that certificate is over three years old and has long expired, so the vehicle’s present roadworthiness remains unverified by DVSA data. The maintenance trend across the available history reads as stable, with every annual examination from June 2020 through May 2023 resulting in a pass and no logged mechanical faults. Mileage accumulation has been exceptionally low for a 2002 model. The record shows 94,182 miles at the 10 June 2020 test, rising to just 94,794 by 7 June 2021, then 95,634 at the 19 May 2022 pass, and 96,355 at the final 2023 test. That equates to roughly 600–840 miles per year, far below typical use. A curious anomaly appears on 18 May 2022: a failure logged at 95,630 miles with no defects recorded, followed one day later by a pass at 95,634 miles. The pattern implies an administrative rejection rather than a mechanical defect, and the owner secured a fresh certificate promptly. Such sparse, low-mileage data leaves little evidence of consumable wear but suggests prolonged standing periods. Given the absence of any advisories across five tests, the official record reveals no recurring suspension, brake, or emission concerns. However, a 24-year-old vehicle with infrequent movement demands physical inspection of age-related degradation that MOT logs may omit. The buyer should examine suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs for perishing or corrosion, and check brake calipers for binding after idle spells. Underside structural integrity and exhaust system condition warrant close scrutiny for rust, as low mileage often masks moisture damage rather than preventing it. The brief, clean history indicates previous owners likely kept the car lightly used and taxed, but the stale test status means a fresh MOT is essential before road use. Verify the 2022 failure reason via DVSA paperwork to rule out undocumented faults.