1999 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · T962 JJV

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2022‑08‑01 at 76,964 miles passed, but the test recorded a series of advisories and minor failures that indicate a deteriorating condition. In that test the front brake discs were worn, pitted or scored, front brake pipes were corroded and covered in grease, suspension arm pins or bushes were worn, tyres were at legal limits or damaged, integral body sills showed corrosion, and the front drive‑shaft joint constant velocity boot was severely deteriorated. Earlier records from 2020 and before were largely clean, suggesting that after 2020 the car’s maintenance trend has shifted from stable to worsening. Mileage accumulation has been modest at roughly 2,850 miles per year, which is low for a 27‑year‑old Fiesta. The gap between the 2022 test and the current date of 2026‑08‑07 exceeds three years, meaning the vehicle has been without a valid MOT for a considerable period. The sparse data between 2017 and 2020 shows no defects, but the sudden appearance of multiple advisories in 2021‑2022 points to a rapid decline in component condition rather than a steady, low‑mileage wear pattern. A prospective buyer should inspect the braking system for disc wear, corroded pipes and borderline service brake efficiency, check the front suspension arm bushes and anti‑roll bar linkage for play or damaged dust covers, examine all tyres for edge wear and cracking, assess the inner and outer sills for corrosion that could affect structural rigidity, and verify the front CV boot for tears that could lead to joint failure. Additional checks should include the windscreen washer function, parking brake adjustment and the condition of any rusted body panels highlighted in the MOT advisories.