1996 FORD FIESTA1.8L DIESEL

The 1996 Ford Fiesta has a limited and inconsistent MOT history, with the most recent recorded test on 2010-02-24, over 16 years ago. At that time, the vehicle had 40,215 miles and passed, but earlier entries from 2010-02-19 (40,200 miles) and 2008-02-21 (99,480 miles) show multiple failures. These include corrosion in critical chassis areas, suspension component wear, and tyre defects. The 2009-02-13 MOT was passed with no defects, but this is an isolated clean result. The recurring issues involve corrosion affecting structural integrity, particularly near body mountings, and suspension components like ball joints and trailing arms showing excessive play. Tyre-related defects, such as bulges and insufficient tread depth, also appear in multiple tests. These suggest a pattern of wear and environmental exposure, possibly exacerbated by long periods of inactivity given the low mileage (1,340 miles per year). The trend in defects is not clearly worsening or improving due to the sparse data. However, the 2010 failure included more severe issues than the 2008 test, indicating potential deterioration. The low mileage may reflect under-use rather than light driving, which can lead to rust and component stiffness.