2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · BL08 XCE

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing an improving maintenance trend over the last two years. While the most recent test in August 2025 at 77,321 miles resulted in no defects, the history reveals a pattern of intermittent failures that required immediate attention prior to passing. The transition from failures to clean passes indicates that the owner is willing to address specific mechanical issues once they are flagged, and the vehicle currently meets legal standards. At 77,321 miles, this eighteen-year-old Fiesta has covered significant distance, averaging approximately 4,300 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage patterns, with roughly 1,300 miles covered between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 2,311 miles covered in the following year. This low annual mileage suggests less mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, though long periods of low use can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, perished seals, and brake corrosion that mileage alone does not capture. A buyer should focus their inspection on the areas that caused the failures in 2023 and 2024, as the records provided do not specify the exact nature of those faults. Given the age of the vehicle, a thorough check of the structural integrity around the sills and wheel arches is essential, as these older Fiesta models are prone to significant rust. You should also inspect for binding brake calipers and worn suspension bushes, as the low-mileage profile often masks components that seize or crack due to age rather than friction.