2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · CU02 AZF

The vehicle’s most recent MOT (19 March 2025 at 61,645 miles) passed with no defects, but the certificate has now expired (as of 7 August 2026). The maintenance trend shows improvement: earlier years (2014‑2018) displayed corrosion on coil springs, suspension bushes, brake pipes and hoses, and tyre wear, while the last three tests (2021‑2025) have been clean. The pattern indicates that identified issues have been addressed or have not progressed. Mileage is low for the car’s age: 61,645 miles over roughly 24 years averages about 2,570 miles per year. MOT entries are recorded annually with little mileage variation (e.g., 58,156 miles in February 2024, 54,654 miles in February 2023). The consistent low annual mileage suggests light use or extended storage, which reduces consumable wear but can allow corrosion to develop if the vehicle remains stationary. A buyer should inspect the front offside coil spring for corrosion (noted in February 2022 at 50,109 miles and April 2018 at 38,634 miles). The front suspension arm bushes should be checked for wear (advisories in March 2020 and March 2019). Brake system corrosion is recurring; rear and front brake pipes and hoses show slight corrosion to ferrules on multiple tests (2016‑2018). Tyre condition remains a concern, with a tread depth failure in April 2014 and a wear advisory in March 2013; current tread depth must be verified. The pattern of pipe and hose corrosion indicates exposure to moisture, likely due to low annual mileage and possible storage in damp conditions. While recent MOTs are clean, the historical corrosion warrants a hands‑on assessment of front coil springs, suspension bushes, and brake piping to ensure long‑term reliability.