2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FH03 KZM

The 2003 Ford Fiesta presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend, confirmed by the most recent DVSA test on 2 January 2026 at 24,736 miles which recorded no defects. Prior tests on 16 January 2025 at 22,641 miles and 1 July 2023 at 22,628 miles also passed cleanly. The vehicle shows no worsening faults or recurring advisory patterns across its available history. Recorded mileage sits at 24,736 against 23 years of age, an average of roughly 1,075 miles per year. The data shows a three-year plateau: the 8 July 2022 test at 22,552 miles, the 1 July 2023 test at 22,628, and the 16 January 2025 test at 22,641 all reflect near-static use. A minor anomaly appears in early July 2022 when the car failed on 5 July at 22,552 miles yet passed three days later at identical mileage with no defects logged, suggesting an administrative or tester error rather than mechanical fault. Low annual coverage implies long stationary periods, which typically accelerates rubber perishing and corrosion despite low drivetrain wear. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake calipers for binding or seizure caused by infrequent movement. Standing time invites moisture retention in sills and floorpan; check structural integrity for rust at the subframe mounts. Verify tyre sidewall cracking and flat spots from prolonged parking even though the 2026 test noted no defects. The clean MOT sequence indicates previous owners maintained basic statutory compliance, though the negligible mileage means consumables may be aged rather than worn. Treat the absence of advisories as a prompt for independent scrutiny of items the annual test does not deeply assess.