1999 FORD FIESTA COURIER1.8L DIESEL

The most recent MOT on 2012-10-08 recorded a failure with multiple critical issues. A fuel hose was leaking, and the vehicle structure showed excessive corrosion within 30cm of the towbar mounting. Suspension components exhibited severe corrosion and wear, including a damaged ball joint dust cover and deteriorated rubber bush. Brake hoses were excessively deteriorated, and the exhaust emitted excessive smoke. The battery was insecure, and there were persistent brake squeal and imbalance concerns. These findings indicate significant degradation in safety-critical systems. Recurring corrosion issues dominate the history, with repeated mentions of vehicle structure, chassis, and towbar areas corroding. Brake components consistently showed deterioration, including rusted discs, perishing hoses, and imbalance problems. Suspension faults, such as distorted anti-roll bars and worn bushes, also reappeared across multiple tests. These patterns suggest ongoing exposure to moisture or inadequate maintenance, particularly in areas prone to rust.