2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · BF07 XNB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in March 2026 at 83,563 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple safety defects including defective tyres and ineffective wipers. While the car passed after these repairs were made, the presence of a corroded offside rear brake pipe and pitted discs indicates that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of failure during the MOT inspection. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The data shows significant gaps in usage, with only 253 miles recorded between the March 2025 and March 2026 tests, and 351 miles in the year prior that. This low-use profile suggests long periods of standing, which often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and the oxidation of metal surfaces, consistent with the corroded brake pipes and scored brake discs noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the undercarriage to assess the reported corrosion under the vehicle flagged in the 2026 test. The tester also noted a distorted road wheel and a steering linkage ball joint with excessive play in 2024, suggesting that the suspension and steering geometry may have suffered stress or neglect. Given the recurring issues with pitted brake discs and corroded lines, the entire braking system should be checked for seized leaks or structural thinning beyond the surface-level concerns identified by the tester.