2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · CE56 AEU

The 2023‑10‑12 MOT at 112,072 miles passed, with the tester noting a front oil leak that was not excessive and a front brake disc that was worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened, and no structural or safety defects were recorded. Mileage has climbed from 78,470 miles in September 2016 to 112,072 miles in October 2023, averaging roughly 5,600 miles per year, which is low for a 20‑year‑old vehicle and suggests periods of limited use. The jump from 78,470 miles in 2016 to 89,310 miles in September 2017 represents a 10,840‑mile increase in just over a year, while the rise from 63,240 miles in 2014 to 74,478 miles in 2015 shows a 11,238‑mile jump, indicating occasional periods of higher usage; the recent three tests have been spaced about one year apart, providing a clear picture of maintenance consistency. A buyer should inspect the front oil leak source, examine the brake disc for excessive wear or pitting, and check the front suspension bushes and steering rack inner joint for play. The rear suspension arm pin or bush wear noted in 2021 and 2019 should be verified, as should the structural corrosion observed in the 2018 test, and tyre wear patterns, especially the near‑side front tyre approaching the legal limit and any uneven wear, should be assessed. Further checks must include the condition of brake pads and discs, the integrity of the exhaust and chassis for rust, and the alignment and security of all lamps, given previous failures involving insecure or mis‑aimed headlamps and uneven tyre wear.