2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · OX53 BBJ

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status based on the most recent inspection data. Following a clean result on May 4, 2023 at 104,054 miles, the car passed with no defects or advisories. This indicates that the mechanical and safety issues identified in previous years were addressed, and the vehicle has maintained a clean record for the last three years of testing. However, given the current date of June 2026, the MOT is now overdue for its annual test, necessitating an immediate inspection to verify its current operational condition. The mileage profile is characteristically low for a 23-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per annum. There is a significant gap in usage between December 2021 and May 2023, where the car covered only 3,676 miles over over 17 months. This low mileage suggests long periods of stationary use, which can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown. The recorded failures in October 2020 at 99,727 miles and December 2021 at 100,368 miles show that the vehicle was prone to specific faults during those periods of activity, though these were successfully rectified. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on areas typical of low-mileage, aged Ford Fiestas. Vehicles of this era are susceptible to structural corrosion in the sills, rear wheel arches, and mounting points, which may be hidden by dirt. Because the car sits infrequently, an inspector must check for seized brake calipers, perished tyres, and degraded suspension bushes. The integrity of the exhaust system and the rubber hoses in the engine bay remains critical, as low mileage does not prevent age-related decay of materials.