FORD FIESTA1989 · 1.6L PETROL

This 1989 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 9 November 2022 at 16,305 miles with zero defects recorded. The most recent three consecutive tests, spanning from December 2019 through November 2022, all passed without a single advisory or failure, indicating a clear resolution of the mechanical issues flagged in earlier years. The vehicle appears to have been carefully maintained and kept in good running order during its most recent period of regular use. The mileage pattern is highly unusual and warrants careful scrutiny. Between the test on 20 January 2017 at 34,114 miles and the test on 30 December 2019 at 15,958 miles, the recorded mileage dropped by over 18,000 miles, which is physically impossible and strongly suggests a clocking discrepancy or a replacement odometer. The subsequent tests in 2021 and 2022 show the mileage climbing modestly from 16,180 to 16,305, consistent with very light use of roughly 125 miles per year. The true mileage of this vehicle cannot be verified from the available records, and a buyer should treat the 16,305 figure with significant caution. The 2016 and 2017 tests reveal a cluster of defects that, while resolved in later years, point to areas that demand physical inspection. The tester flagged corrosion to the floors and chassis on 19 March 2016 at 33,029 miles, along with deteriorated front suspension ball joint dust covers and slight play in the offside front lower ball joint. The rear tyres were also wearing on the inner edge, suggesting possible rear axle misalignment or worn rear suspension bushes. Although subsequent tests show no recurrence of these faults, the age of the vehicle means structural corrosion could have returned, particularly if the car has been stored or exposed to road salt. A buyer should thoroughly inspect the floor pans, sills, and chassis rails for corrosion, check all suspension ball joints and bushes for play, and verify rear wheel alignment and tyre wear patterns before purchase.