2000 FORD FIESTA1.2L PETROL

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the mechanical condition shows a worsening trend in suspension and structural components. While the car passed the February 2026 test at 30,406 miles, the tester identified a significant volume of advisories that were not present in previous years. The progression of all four strut top mounts showing play, combined with newly noted reduced damping in the rear shock absorbers, indicates that the suspension assembly is reaching the end of its functional life despite the vehicle's low mileage. At 26 years old, the recorded 30,406 miles represent an average usage of approximately 1,170 miles per year. This low-use pattern is consistent across the records, with only 201 miles covered between February 2025 and February 2026. However, the low mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related degradation. The presence of corrosion on coil springs and the rear brake hose ferrule suggests the car has sat for extended periods, allowing moisture to accumulate rather than drying off through regular use. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the area flagged in the February 2024 failure where the nearside rear seat belt anchorage showed significantly reduced strength due to wheel arch corrosion. The 2023 advisory regarding corrosion on the offside front suspension mounting further indicates that rust is active in the load-bearing areas. Additionally, the front brake discs are now pitted and scored, and the offside rear wheel bearing has been noted as noisy since 2025, requiring immediate replacement to prevent mechanical failure.