2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · MM52 UXF

The vehicle presents as a roadworthy asset with a highly stable maintenance trend. The most recent inspection on January 27 2026 at 109,422 miles resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the vehicle currently meets all minimum safety standards. Following a single failure in early 2024, the car has undergone consecutive tests without advisories, suggesting that the current owner is addressing mechanical requirements promptly. The mileage profile is notably low for a vehicle 23 years old old, averaging approximately 4,757 miles per year. There is a visible period of low usage between February 2022 and February 2023, where the car covered only 300 miles in a full year. However, usage increased significantly in the following period, with nearly 15,000 miles clocked between February 2024 and January 2026. This shift from stationary storage to active use can sometimes lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components or brake corrosion if not properly maintained. Despite the clean recent MOT results, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills. Vehicles of this era of Ford Fiesta are prone to significant corrosion, particularly around the wheel arches and underbody sections. Given the periods of inactivity indicated by the mileage data, the inspector should check for seized brake calipers or perished rubber hoses that may have dried out during times of disuse. Testing the suspension bushes and coil springs is also necessary to ensure the low mileage has not masked age-related material fatigue.