2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DL66 AEN

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows signs of declining maintenance standards following a period of stability. While the car maintained a clean record between 2022 and 2025, the most recent test on 10 February 2026 at 68,297 miles indicates emerging issues with the braking system. The tester flagged worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs and thinning pads on both nearside and offside fronts. Furthermore, the rear brakes were noted as imbalanced, barely meeting the required standards. This suggests that while the vehicle is currently legal, the braking components are nearing the end of their service life and require immediate attention. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical domestic usage pattern for a nine-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 68,297 miles, averaging approximately 7,589 miles per year. The records show steady progression from 25,694 miles in January 2020 to 68,297 miles in February 2026. There are no significant gaps in usage that would suggest long periods of inactivity, which helps mitigate concerns regarding seized components or perished rubber seals often found in low-use vehicles. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the braking system. Given the February 2026 advisories regarding disc pitting and pad wear, a quote for new front discs and pads should be factored into the purchase price. The imbalance in the rear brakes warrants a check for binding calipers or sticking mechanisms. Previous issues, such as the nearside anti-roll bar linkage play noted in February 2023 and tyre wear in February 2021, suggest that consumable items are generally replaced when they reach a certain threshold, but the current braking defects indicate a lapse in preventative maintenance. Beyond the brakes, the vehicle's lighting and electrical components should be verified. Although the headlamp aim failure in February 2025 was resolved, and the side repeater fault from January 2020 was cleared, ensuring all external lamps function correctly is a necessary step. The overall mechanical history is relatively clean, but the recent shift from zero defects to multiple braking advisories marks a transition from a well-maintained state to one requiring upcoming investment.