FORD FIESTA2008 · 2.0L PETROL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, though the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive repairs. The most recent test in August 2022 at 108,286 miles passed with no defects, which followed a significant failure just eight days prior. That failure involved a coolant leak, an exhaust lambda emissions failure, and a nearside rear tyre reaching the legal limit. Since the last recorded MOT occurred nearly four years ago, the vehicle is significantly overdue for an inspection, leaving its current mechanical condition unverified and potentially degraded. The mileage profile is consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year to reach the current recorded figure of 108,286 miles. There is a notable gap in records between December 2021 at 103,293 miles and August 2022 at 108,286 miles, where the car covered roughly 5,000 miles in eight months. This low annual usage suggests light commuting but can often lead to the degradation of rubber components and fluid breakdown despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension assembly, as recurring advisories for worn Macpherson strut bushes and ball joint play appeared consistently between 2020 and 2021. These faults indicate a trend of wear in the front-end geometry that may not have been fully addressed. The coolant leak noted in August 2022 also requires a pressure test of the cooling system to ensure the repair was permanent and not temporary. Given the long time elapsed since the last professional inspection, a thorough visual check for structural corrosion on the chassis and underside is essential to ensure the vehicle remains safe for road use.