2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NU17 AED

The 2017 Ford Fiesta currently fails its most recent MOT, with the tester flagging a non‑functional driver’s seat fore‑and‑aft adjustment and a missing rear silencer heatshield. The record shows a pattern of recurring faults rather than a clear improvement, indicating a maintenance trend that is at best stagnant and at worst deteriorating. The vehicle has accumulated 84,449 miles over nine years, an average of roughly 9,400 miles per annum. From the 48,676 miles recorded in September 2021 to 57,989 miles in October 2022, the car logged 9,313 miles in 13 months. The next interval to November 2023 shows a further 10,000 miles over a similar period, and the final 15,000 miles to January 2025 were covered in just 14 months. Mileage growth has been steady, with no sudden spikes that would suggest an unusually heavy workload. A prospective buyer should verify the seat adjustment mechanism and confirm that the rear silencer heatshield is present and correctly fitted. Tyre inspection is essential: both rear tyres have shown cracking or cutting in multiple tests, and the front tyres approach the legal tread limit. The front track rod end ball joint has exhibited slight to excessive play on successive tests, signalling potential steering wear. Headlamp functionality and alignment should be checked, as failures have been recorded on both sides. The rear coil spring fractured in October 2022, so the spring assembly must be inspected for integrity. Front shock absorbers showed light oil misting, suggesting possible oil leakage or seal compromise. Finally, the tyre pressure monitoring system failed in 2022, so its operation should be confirmed. Given the repeated failures and the number of components flagged, a thorough mechanical inspection is advisable before purchase. Particular attention should be paid to the suspension geometry, steering linkages, and the driver’s seat adjustment system, as these are critical for safe operation and have not been reliably serviced in the vehicle’s recent history.