2002 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · LL02 DTX

The 2002 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 67,142 miles on 19 December 2025 with zero defects recorded. The vehicle has not accumulated any MOT advisories or failures across the available history, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep and no recurring faults. This is a strong baseline for a twenty-four-year-old supermini. The mileage profile is notably low, averaging roughly 2,798 miles per year over the vehicle's life. Between the June 2023 test at 50,477 miles and the December 2024 test at 51,089 miles, only 612 miles were added over approximately eighteen months, suggesting prolonged periods of limited use. The jump from 51,089 miles in December 2024 to 67,142 miles by December 2025 represents a sharp increase of 16,053 miles in a single year. This sudden accumulation raises questions about whether the car sat idle for extended periods before being returned to regular service, which can introduce its own concerns around deteriorated rubber components, stale fuel, and moisture ingress in mechanical systems. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection focused on areas that prolonged standing can compromise. Suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers are prone to perishing and corrosion when a vehicle sits unused, even if no defects were flagged at the most recent test. The braking system warrants close attention, particularly rear calipers and handbrake cables, which can seize or bind after extended periods of inactivity. Tyre age and sidewall condition should be checked carefully, as older tyres with adequate tread depth may still present cracking or perishing that an MOT does not always capture. The exhaust system and underbody should be inspected for corrosion, especially given the vehicle's age and the possibility of moisture accumulation during dormant periods. While the MOT history is free of structural or mechanical advisories, the combination of age, low average mileage, and a sudden spike in use means a pre-purchase inspection by a qualified mechanic is strongly advisable before committing to the purchase.