1992 FORD FIESTA1.1L PETROL

The vehicle currently presents a significant roadworthiness risk due to a lack of MOT data for the past fourteen years. The last recorded test occurred in August 2012 at 69,128 miles, where the car failed on multiple points before subsequently passing. Because there are no entries since 2012, the current mechanical state of the Fiesta is unknown, and the maintenance trend cannot be classified as stable. The vehicle has likely sat stationary or operated without legal certification for years. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 34-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,000 miles per year. Between July 2010 at 57,912 miles and August 2012 at 69,128 miles, the car covered 11,216 miles. While low mileage suggests light use, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, perished seals, and brake fluid contamination rather than mechanical wear from distance travelled. A physical inspection must focus heavily on structural integrity and suspension components. The 2012 record already identified corrosion on both the nearside and offside rear suspension mounting areas. Given the passage of time since those areas were noted, this corrosion must be checked for advanced progression into structural failure. The buyer should also inspect the offside front lower ball joint dust cover and the centre exhaust system, both of which were flagged for issues in the final test. Tyres and brakes require immediate attention as the 2010 test showed a perished offside rear tyre. After a decade of potential inactivity, the rubber is likely dry-rotted and unsafe regardless of tread depth. The brake calipers should be tested for binding or seized pistons, as these are common failures in vehicles that sit for long periods.