2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · YR58 AAN

The vehicle remains technically roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening pattern of reactive rather than preventative car. The most recent test conducted in December 2023 at 151,267 miles identified multiple mechanical weaknesses including corroded artwork pipes, deteriorated CV boots, and play in several joints. While the car passed, the accumulation of new advisories across the last three tests suggests that components are only being addressed once they迫 the point of failure rather than being replaced during routine servicing intervals. At 151,267 miles, this 18-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 8,400 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage patterns for its age. The data shows consistent use, with a gap of 23,384 miles recorded between May 2019 and November 2020, and another 18,690 miles between November 2020 and December 2022. This steady mileage indicates the vehicle is regularly driven, which explains the gradual wear and tear on rubber components and metalwork noted throughout the inspection history. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and braking systems due to recurring issues. The history repeatedly flags play in the track rod ends and anti-roll bar linkages, alongside severely deteriorated CV boots which can lead to driveshaft failure if left ignored. The presence of a corroded offside rear brake pipe and a damaged nearside front pipe in the 2023 test indicates that the braking lines are susceptible to environmental-related degradation. Additionally, the corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring noted in 2022 suggests that the underbody is prone to rust, which often precedes deeper structural issues in vehicles of this era.