2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CF53 AFV

The most recent MOT on 2025‑10‑03 recorded a pass at 176 081 miles with no defects, confirming the vehicle’s current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows a stabilising pattern: after a single failure in September 2024, the car passed the following month and has remained defect‑free, indicating any issue was promptly resolved and the car has settled into a reliable service history. Mileage progression over the five‑year span reveals a modest early phase. From October 2022 (168 127 mi) to September 2024 (173 395 mi) the car accumulated only about 5 200 miles, roughly 800 mi per year, suggesting periods of light use or storage. The gap between the September 2024 failure and the October 2024 pass was just five miles, implying the fault was corrected almost immediately. A sharper rise of 3 681 miles between October 2024 and October 2025 points to increased recent utilisation, aligning with the higher annual average of around 7 600 mi. A prospective buyer should inspect the braking system for disc wear, pad condition and any caliper binding, as high mileage can stress these components. Suspension bushes and coil springs merit close examination for fatigue or cracking, while the exhaust and emission systems should be checked for corrosion. Tyre tread depth and wear patterns need verification, and the under‑body should be inspected for rust around wheel arches and the floorpan. A visual assessment of the chassis for structural integrity is also advisable given the vehicle’s age and cumulative mileage.