1994 FORD FIESTA1.8L DIESEL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently indeterminate due to a complete lack of testing data for the past seventeen years. The last recorded test occurred in February 2009 at 87,152 miles, meaning the car has not undergone a formal safety inspection in nearly two decades. Based on the available history, the maintenance trend was erratic before the hiatus, moving from a clean pass in 2008 to a series of structural and mechanical failures in early 2009. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a vehicle from 1994, averaging approximately 2,700 miles per year. The record shows very slow progression between 2007 and 2009, with only about 9,000 miles covered over two years. While this low mileage suggests minimal wear on the engine and drivetrain, long periods of inactivity often lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as seals, hoses, and brake fluid lines, which is consistent with the oil leak and pitted brake discs noted in the 2007 test. A buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity of the chassis. The 2009 failure highlighted excessive corrosion on the offside rear body and chassis mountings, which is a critical safety concern that likely worsened over the subsequent seventeen years of unmonitored use. You should also inspect the rear wheel bearings for play and verify the brake system for seized calipers or perished hoses, as the record previously indicated issues with disc pitting and leaks.