2008 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MJ58 AAZ

The 2025‑11‑01 MOT at 121,998 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The preceding 2025‑10‑29 test recorded a failed side repeater and excessive play in the near‑side front track‑rod end ball joint, but the subsequent pass shows those faults have been corrected, indicating an improving maintenance record. At 18 years old the Fiesta has accumulated 121,998 miles, averaging about 6,800 miles per year, a rate consistent with typical usage for its age. The record shows annual testing from 2018 onward, with only a minor anomaly in early 2022 where two entries share the same mileage, but there are no extended periods of inactivity evident. A buyer should therefore scrutinise the rear coil springs for cracks or breaks, the shock absorbers for reduced damping, and the front and rear ball joints for play, as these items have repeatedly appeared on advisory lists. The parking brake efficiency has repeatedly fallen below the required 50 % threshold, and the off‑side rear tyre has been noted as worn close to the 2.5 mm legal limit with documented cracking and perishing, so tyre tread depth and structural rust on the chassis and suspension components merit close inspection. Overall, the vehicle is presently acceptable, but the history of recurring suspension, brake and tyre advisories suggests that a thorough in‑person examination of suspension bushes, coil springs, shock absorbers, brake efficiency and tyre condition is essential before purchase.