1999 FORD FIESTA1.2L PETROL

The 1999 Ford Fiesta has concerning MOT history spanning 2009-2011 with multiple failures and recurring safety issues. The most recent pass in August 2011 shows the car barely met braking requirements with imbalanced offside brakes. Brake system problems dominate the history with consistent failures including brake pads below 1.5mm thickness, deteriorated brake hoses, poor brake efficiency, and parking brake failures. These issues persisted across multiple MOTs despite repairs. Suspension problems also recur throughout the records with ball joint play in both front anti-roll bar linkages and lower suspension joints. Wheel alignment issues and distorted rims appear consistently, suggesting ongoing tracking problems. The exhaust system showed major leaks requiring replacement, while CV joint gaiters deteriorated significantly. Corrosion affected subframe mountings and sills, indicating bodywork concerns on this older vehicle. The condition trend appears worsening between 2009-2011 based on the increasing number of advisory items and the narrow passes achieved. Multiple brake-related failures suggest systemic issues that were inadequately addressed.