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FORD FIESTA2007 · 1.6L PETROL

TY03 ARM

Vehicle Insight Summary

With 121,544 miles recorded, this YELLOW 2007 FORD FIESTA runs on PETROL with a 1596cc engine. MOT is currently valid and tax is up to date.

MOT
Valid
Expires 06/05/2027
Tax
Taxed
Expires 01/10/2026
Fuel
PETROL
Year
2007
Engine
1596cc
Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently compromised following a failure in the April 2026 test at 121,533 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the most recent result indicates a significant mechanical or structural defect that has not been addressed prior to this evaluation. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from a period of perfect passes between 2023 and 2025 to an outright failure just two months after the last successful test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 101,473 miles and March 2025 at 115,212 miles, the car covered over 14,000 miles in two years, suggesting steady usage. The very short interval in April 2024, where the car failed at 109,090 miles and passed six days later at 109,093 miles, suggests a minor adjustment or consumable-related failure that was rectified immediately. A buyer must verify the specific reason for the April 2026 failure, as the lack of recorded defects on that entry is atypical. Given the age and mileage of this Fiesta, a physical inspection should focus on structural corrosion on the sills and subframe, which are common failure points for this generation. The suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined closely for perished rubber or fractures, as the recent failure suggests components are wearing out. Without the specific failure details, the mechanical integrity of the vehicle remains opaque.

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55
/ 100 · Below Average

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
! Average MOT pass rate (60%)
✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently
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Full MOT History

MOT data last updated: 6/22/2026, 4:52:51 PM

Expert AI · Mechanic's Insight
The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently compromised following a failure in the April 2026 test at 121,533 miles. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the most recent result indicates a significant mechanical or structural defect that has not been addressed prior to this evaluation. The maintenance trend appears unstable, as the vehicle moved from a period of perfect passes between 2023 and 2025 to an outright failure just two months after the last successful test. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,400 miles per year. Between February 2023 at 101,473 miles and March 2025 at 115,212 miles, the car covered over 14,000 miles in two years, suggesting steady usage. The very short interval in April 2024, where the car failed at 109,090 miles and passed six days later at 109,093 miles, suggests a minor adjustment or consumable-related failure that was rectified immediately. A buyer must verify the specific reason for the April 2026 failure, as the lack of recorded defects on that entry is atypical. Given the age and mileage of this Fiesta, a physical inspection should focus on structural corrosion on the sills and subframe, which are common failure points for this generation. The suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined closely for perished rubber or fractures, as the recent failure suggests components are wearing out. Without the specific failure details, the mechanical integrity of the vehicle remains opaque.

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AI Analysis · MOT Narrative

Checking the history for this 2007 Ford Fiesta (TY03 ARM), we found 5 MOT results in the period of April 2024 to May 2026.

The vehicle has achieved an overall 60% pass rate, with 3 passes and 2 failures recorded. A decent overall history, though the failure record warrants a closer look for any patterns.

The most commonly flagged areas across all MOT tests are: Brakes (8 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Bodywork (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). These areas are worth paying attention to when inspecting this vehicle.

There are 8 advisory notices in the MOT history. Advisories are not failures but indicate areas that may need attention in the future.

A total of 6 failure items have been recorded across all tests. Recent failure items include: “Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”; “Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is lik”.

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