2003 Ford Fiesta 1.3L Petrol · SW03 FRV

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is currently failing, as evidenced by the absence of a valid MOT certificate in the most recent test recorded on 2026-06-18. The failure date of 2022-08-06 indicates that the car has not been tested since early 2022, creating a significant gap in its maintenance history that requires immediate verification. This lack of a valid certificate at the present date means that the vehicle cannot be legally registered or legally driven without a new MOT, and the current date of 2026-06-18 falls well after the last valid test date, confirming that the vehicle is unfit for road use. Regarding the mileage pattern, the vehicle has accumulated approximately 5,198 miles per year, which is consistent with its age of roughly 23 years. While this rate is relatively low for a vehicle of this age, it is not low enough to justify a valid MOT certificate; the cumulative wear on the drivetrain and suspension components is significant. The absence of a valid MOT certificate suggests that the vehicle has not undergone standard servicing, which is consistent with the fact that it has been driving since 2022. This lack of maintenance history implies that the mechanical integrity of the drivetrain and suspension has not been checked, as the vehicle has not been tested for these specific components since early 2022. In conclusion, the vehicle is failing due to a lack of a valid MOT certificate and a history of failures in the most recent tests, indicating that the vehicle has not been serviced since early 2022. The mileage pattern suggests that the vehicle has been driven for over two years without a valid MOT, which is a critical safety risk. A buyer must inspect the vehicle for structural integrity, check the suspension and braking systems for corrosion and wear, and verify that the exhaust and emissions systems are in good condition, as these components are the most likely to fail given the lack of recent maintenance.