2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MF02 CCU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having passed its most recent inspection in October 2025 with 50,613 miles and no recorded defects. This indicates that the car is currently maintained to a functional standard following a single test failure in October 2024 at 42,781 miles. The immediate re-pass after that failure suggests the owner was proactive in addressing necessary repairs to return the vehicle to a legal state. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 24-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,100 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage noted between July 2022 and October 2023, where the car covered only 70 miles in over fourteen months. However, the mileage increased by nearly 18,000 miles between October 2023 and October 2025, indicating recent more intensive use. Such low-frequency use often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and potential brake seizing due to inactivity, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain itself. A physical inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Ford Fiestas are prone to corrosion that may not always manifest until it becomes structural. Given the long periods of standing, the buyer must inspect the suspension bushes for cracking and check the brake lines for signs of perished. The tester should also verify that the calipers are not binding, as the low annual mileage does not prevent the oxidation of the braking hardware over time.