2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AX06 ECW

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a concerning progression of structural corrosion and mechanical wear. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 120,168 miles passed, the tester flagged corrosion on the suspension component mounting areas. This issue is recurring, having appeared in the September 2024 test at 113,837 miles, indicating that the sub-frame and axle oxidation is advancing despite currently remaining below the failure threshold. At 120,168 miles over twenty years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-mileage urban usage. The mileage pattern appears steady, with roughly 6,000 miles covered between the September 2024 and 2025 tests. However, the low annual mileage has not protected the vehicle from age-related degradation, as evidenced by the persistent rust on the battery tray and mounting points noted back to the October 2023 inspection. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the sub-frame and suspension mounting points to ensure the corrosion noted in 2024 and 2025 has not compromised the structural integrity of the chassis. The history also highlights previous issues with steering and braking components, specifically an inner rack joint play in 2023 and a track rod end failure in 2022. Given the previous offside rear brake pipe failure in 2022, the condition of all hydraulic brake lines and hoses should be verified for corrosion to prevent future failures.