2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · AX52 EGE

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance trend shows a persistent degradation of suspension components. While the car passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 111,243 miles, it failed the initial inspection due to lighting issues and corroded rear springs. The recurring corrosion on both nearside and offside rear coil springs, appearing in records since 2022, indicates that these structural metal components have not been proactively replaced despite multiple advisories. At 23 years old, the recorded mileage of 111,243 miles represents a low average of approximately 4,837 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with mileage intervals of roughly 4,000 to 6,000 miles between tests from 2022 through late 2025. This low mileage suggests the engine and drivetrain may have seen light use, but long periods of operation often lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and metal corrosion, which aligns with the faults found in the suspension and springs. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the entire front suspension geometry. The record previously flagged play in the offside suspension arm ball joint in 2024 and the nearside anti-roll bar linkage in 2022. Given the history of wear in these areas, the vehicle should be checked for perished bushings or excessive movement across the entire lower chassis. Furthermore, the ongoing corrosion on the rear coil springs should be examined to ensure the metal has not reached a point of structural fatigue that would lead to immediate failure in future tests.