2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · C22 YAT

A pattern of tyre wear on the nearside front wheel is the defining mechanical theme in this Ford Fiesta's MOT history, culminating in the most recent test on 5 May 2026 where it passed with an advisory that the front tyre was worn close to the legal limit and showing edge wear. The earlier record is largely unblemished on the safety-critical mechanical components, with three successive passes in 2023, 2024 and 2025 recorded with no advisories at all, suggesting the structural and braking systems have remained within tolerance through the middle period of the car's life. The record is however punctuated by a failure on 8 April 2022, caused by a damaged nearside rear seat belt, and a second failure on 21 June 2021, where the nearside front tyre had a sidewall cut deep enough to reach the ply or cords, accompanied by advisories for both front tyres being bald on the inner shoulders. The repeated appearance of the nearside front tyre in the records is the single most consistent red flag in an otherwise broadly clean file, and warrants close physical examination of the wheel alignment and suspension geometry on any prospective purchase. With 76,623 miles recorded across approximately nine years, this Fiesta accumulates around 8,500 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a car of its age and segment, neither low enough to suggest extended periods off the road nor high enough to imply heavy commercial or motorway use. There are no unusual gaps between tests or sudden leaps in odometer readings across the recorded entries, and the progression of mileage between consecutive annual tests appears consistent and steady, which provides a coherent usage profile for mechanical forecasting. At this annual rate, the consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres and exhaust components will have been worked reasonably hard, but the drivetrain should not yet be approaching a high-mileage threshold for a 1.0 or 1.25-litre EcoBoost or Zetec petrol unit of this generation. The repeated nearside front tyre edge wear, particularly the inner shoulder baldness flagged in 2021, is mechanically significant because it typically points to either a camber or toe misalignment, worn front suspension bushes, a failing strut top mount, or a bent component following an impact with a kerb. A prospective buyer should closely inspect the condition of the front wishbone arms, anti-roll bar drop links, track rod ends and the lower suspension bushes for any perishing, splitting or excessive play, and should also check the offside front tyre for matching or mirror-image wear patterns that could indicate a wider geometry issue. On the test drive, pay particular attention to any pulling to one side under braking, steering vagueness or off-centre feeling through the wheel, clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension when traversing speed bumps or potholes, and any uneven or stepped wear on the inside edges of the current front tyres. The 2022 failure and advisory concerning the nearside rear seat belt should also be physically verified by attempting to fully retract and re-extend the belt, checking for fraying, cuts or twisting along its length, and confirming the inertia reel locks correctly under a sharp pull. Beyond the flagged items, the general absence of corrosion advisories, brake component advisories or exhaust system advisories across all recorded tests is a neutral-to-favourable indicator for a nine-year-old Fiesta, though it should not be taken as proof of underlying condition. A thorough pre-purchase inspection should still include a check for oil leaks from the engine and gearbox, water pump weepage, coolant condition, condition of the rear brake shoes and drums if applicable, and any signs of underbody corrosion around the rear axle and subframe mounting points. Confirm that the dashboard warning lights extinguish promptly on start-up, that the clutch bite point is consistent and not slipping under load, and that the steering does not exhibit any rattle or vibration at idle which could suggest worn engine mounts. The combination of a clean structural record and a single recurring component concern makes this a vehicle where a targeted alignment and suspension inspection, alongside verification of the tyre wear pattern, would be the most efficient use of a pre-purchase evaluation.