2002 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · DB02 ALL

The vehicle currently presents a questionable roadworthiness status due to a lapsed MOT certificate spanning nearly four years. The last recorded test on 11 July 2022 at 165,783 miles resulted in a failure with no specific defects listed in the data, which suggests a significant mechanical or structural failure that was not rectified. Since no tests have been performed since 2022, the current state of the vehicle is unknown, and the maintenance trend has stalled, indicating a potential period of neglect or professional abandonment. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle, averaging approximately 6,900 miles per year. Between July 2019 and July 2022, the car covered roughly 8,000 miles, indicating a steady but light rate of travel. However, the four-year gap between the 2022 failure and the current date is a major red flag for a 24-year-old Ford. Extended periods often leads to the degradation of rubber components, seized brake calipers, and internal corrosion within the fuel system, regardless of the low annual mileage figure. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on structural integrity, specifically checking the sills, wheel arches, and subframe for advanced corrosion common in this generation of Fiesta. Given the lack of recent testing, the suspension should be examined for perished bushes and worn coil springs which often fail after long periods of standing stationary. The 2022 failure without a recorded defect implies the vehicle may have suffered a major component failure or failed an emissions test, necessitating a professional diagnostic of the engine and exhaust system before any purchase is considered.