FORD FIESTA1996 · 1.3L PETROL

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is highly questionable due to a complete lack of data for over fifteen years. The last recorded test occurred in September 2010 at 78,305 miles, where the car passed only after addressing significant failures. Since there have been no MOT entries since 2010, there is no evidence of the current mechanical state or structural integrity. The trend established in the final records shows a vehicle prone to progressive corrosion and deferred maintenance before the record-keeping ceased. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a thirty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,600 miles per year. Between September 2008 at 67,949 miles and September 2010 at 78,305 miles, the car covered roughly 10,000 miles. This suggests the vehicle likely spent long periods stationary. Such low use often leads to the degradation of rubber components, such as perished tyres and perished brake hoses, which were already noted in the 2010 advisory. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection focusing on the structural integrity and fluid seals of the car. The history repeatedly flagged excessive corrosion affecting the strength of body mountings and sills, which are critical failure points on a Fiesta of this era. You should inspect the inner rear wheel arches and chassis for advanced rot that has likely progressed significantly since the 2010 test. Given the sixteen-year gap in testing, the brake hoses, CV joint gaiters, and suspension bushes require immediate replacement regardless of appearance due to age-related cracking.