1990 FORD FIESTA1.0L PETROL

The vehicle's overall roadworthiness is assessed as Good , but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend that requires immediate attention. The most recent test on 2007-09-25 at 57,328 miles passed with no defects, establishing a baseline. However, the failure record immediately preceding this, on 2007-09-17 at 57,257 miles , reveals a critical deterioration in the front suspension and exhaust system. The tester flagged binding rear brakes, a major exhaust leak, and excessive corrosion in the nearside windscreen wiper and lower body. These issues are not minor consumables but represent serious structural risks, particularly the rear exhaust which has a major leak of exhaust gases. This sequence of failures suggests that the vehicle has not undergone proper preventative maintenance, as the progressive failure of critical components like the brakes and wiper system indicates a lack of basic upkeep. The mileage pattern reflects a significant gap between the last two successful tests. The vehicle failed on 2007-09-17 at 57,257 miles , falling short of the 57,328 miles recorded on 2007-09-25 . This gap of over 71 miles (approx. 36 years) between the failed and passed tests is concerning for a vehicle that is only 36 years old , as it suggests the vehicle has not been adequately serviced in the last two years. The rapid accumulation of miles between these two dates, combined with the failure of the windscreen wiper and brake disc, points to a pattern of neglect where the owner prioritized the passing of the MOT over the maintenance of critical components like the brakes and wiper. Given the recurring faults in the nearside windscreen wiper, lower body, and brakes, a buyer should inspect the vehicle in person to identify corrosion in the rear sills and check the condition of the brake disc. The testing history indicates that the vehicle has suffered from structural corrosion in the lower body and nearside chassis, which seriously affects its strength within 30cm of the body mountings. The lack of a passing test on 2007-09-17 at 57,257 miles means that the vehicle has not been adequately maintained for at least two years, as the progressive failure of the wiper and brakes suggests a lack of basic upkeep. The buyer must be prepared to address the corrosion in the lower body and nearside chassis immediately, as these areas have a major leak of exhaust gases and are prone to further corrosion.