2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · RO03 AGV

The vehicle is currently overdue for an MOT test, with the last recorded entry dating back to March 2022. The maintenance trend shows a decline in mechanical attention, as the car has not been tested for over four years. In that final test at 58,387 miles, the tester flagged a persistent oil leak and worn front brake discs. These issues were not new, as the same faults appeared in the June 2021 and June 2020 tests, suggesting the owner opted to pass on advisories rather than rectify the underlying causes. The mileage is exceptionally low for a 23 year old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,539 miles per year. However, the data reveals a significant period of stagnation. Between June 2020 and March 2022, the odometer only increased by 4,412 miles, and there has been no recorded movement since March 2022. This pattern strongly suggests the car has been standing for a prolonged period, which often leads to perished rubber seals, seized calipers, and battery degradation. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system and chassis. The record shows a recurring history of corrosion on the brake pipes, specifically flagged in May 2017 and May 2018. While these were listed as slight corrosion at the time, the age of the vehicle and the lack of recent records make structural rust a primary concern. The persistent oil leak noted from 2020 through 2022 requires a professional leak-down test to determine if it is a simple gasket failure or a more serious engine seal issue. Given the long period of inactivity since 2022, the front brake discs likely suffer from heavy surface corrosion or pitting, as they were already worn and scored in 2021. Check for binding calipers and inspect the tyre sidewalls for flat spots or cracking caused by standing. The repeated failures for simple bulb replacements between 2015 and 2018 indicate a reactive approach to maintenance rather than a proactive one.