FORD FIESTA1996 · 1.3L PETROL

This vehicle has been off the road for 16 years, as the last MOT was in April 2010. You are looking at a classic car that has likely been in storage for a long time, which brings risks distinct from regular mileage wear. The mileage history is highly irregular and raises serious concerns. The records show a jump from 89,958 miles in 2007 down to 1,099 miles in 2009, and then back up to 67,686 miles in 2010. This discrepancy suggests a speedometer change or tampering, meaning you cannot rely on the "low mileage" claim to gauge condition. There is a clear pattern of braking system defects in the history. The car failed an MOT in 2009 due to front brake pads being less than 1.5 mm thick, excessively pitted discs, and rear brakes recording little or no effort. Even when passing tests in 2007 and 2010, the service brake efficiency was noted as only just meeting requirements, indicating a recurring struggle with braking performance. Suspension wear and corrosion are also evidenced. The nearside front lower suspension arm was recorded with excessive play in a ball joint in 2010, and anti-roll bar linkages showed slight play on multiple occasions.