2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · S21 HDR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 49,458 miles passed despite recurring advisories regarding the offside rear service brake binding and perished rear tyres. This brake binding issue has persisted since at least the February 2025 test, suggesting a chronic mechanical fault in the rear caliper or slider mechanism that has not been successfully rectified by previous owners. The mileage progression is consistent with a seven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. Between February 2023 and January 2024, the car covered 4,669 miles, which represents a slight dip in annual usage. However, the failure in January 2024 at 40,581 miles highlights a significant lapse in maintenance, as all four brake pads and discs had reached wear indicators or legal limits simultaneously. This indicates that components were only replaced once they reached the point of mechanical failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system. The recurring reports of binding calipers and the 2024 failure for worn discs and pads suggest that the braking hardware is under undue stress or poorly maintained. The offside rear caliper specifically should be checked for seized pistons or corrosion-related uneven wear. Additionally, the 2023 advisory regarding an oil leak from the filter should be verified to ensure it has not developed into a more significant gasket failure on the engine block. The recent advisory for cracking and perished rear tyres in 2026 indicates the vehicle may have sat for extended periods, leading to rubber degradation despite the low overall mileage. Inspect the sidewalls of all tyres for dry rot and check the suspension bushings for signs of premature wear, as the history suggests a trend of neglected routine preventative inspections.