2003 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FH03 LXB

The 2003 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 22 October 2024 at 145,507 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable. The vehicle cleared every annual test from 2022 through 2024 without advisories, showing consistent baseline compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards over the last three years. Recorded mileage rose from 130,222 in October 2022 to 136,115 by October 2023, then to 145,507 in October 2024. That equates to roughly 6,300 miles per year, matching the expected average for a 23-year-old car. The history shows two failed tests on 22 October 2022 and 24 October 2023, both at identical mileages to the subsequent passes logged two days later. No defects were listed against either failure, which suggests administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults requiring rectification. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural corrosion and suspension bushes, as the Fiesta's age makes underbody rust and worn trailing arm mounts common even when an MOT records no advisories. Brake discs and calipers warrant measurement for wear, given the lack of documented servicing intervals in the record. The clean advisory history implies previous owners addressed consumables before each test but provides no evidence of deeper drivetrain care. Verify the cambelt replacement date and check for oil leaks at the crank seal, as 145,507 miles on a 2003 unit demands confirmation of internal maintenance not captured by MOT data.