2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FP53 VVF

The 2003 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed the most recent test on 3 November 2025 at 156,890 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable across the available history, with no advisories or mechanical faults flagged in any test. The vehicle shows a clean record in its later years, indicating consistent basic compliance with statutory roadworthiness standards. Annual mileage averages around 6,821 miles, typical for a 23-year-old car. The records show steady accumulation: 146,869 miles at the November 2023 failure, 151,867 miles by November 2024, and 156,890 miles by November 2025. That is roughly 5,000 miles per year between tests, confirming light-to-moderate use with no sudden jumps or long dormant periods. The data is sparse on faults but clean, with only two same-day failures in 2023 and 2024 where the DVSA log shows no defects recorded, suggesting administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical rejection. A buyer should still inspect structural integrity and corrosion on the 23-year-old body, as the MOT record does not confirm freedom from rust beyond the test-day snapshot. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs warrant a hands-on check for age-related fatigue not captured by a pass with no advisories. The twin failures with no defects logged point to possible test centre error, so verify the VIN and physical test certificates before purchase. Given the high recorded mileage of 156,890 and the car's age, expect consumable wear on tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions components. The absence of flagged binding calipers or worn suspension in the record is reassuring, but an independent inspection remains prudent on a vehicle of this vintage.