2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · CE57 AED

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend that appears to be worsening as it ages. While the most recent test on 24 April 2025 at 77,368 miles resulted in a pass, this followed a failure just two days prior. The 2025 failure highlighted significant mechanical degradation, specifically a severely deteriorated offside front drive shaft CV boot, a corroded offside rear coil spring, and a shock absorber with negligible damping. These issues indicate that while the car is being kept roadworthy through reactive repairs, the underlying degradation of suspension and drivetrain components is becoming more frequent. The mileage pattern shows a vehicle that has been used sparingly, averaging roughly 4,000 miles per year over its 19-year lifespan. There was a notable period of lower usage between 2023 and 2024, where mileage only increased by approximately 1,200 miles. However, a significant jump occurred between April 2024 and April 2025, with the odometer rising from 63,649 to 77,368 miles. This sudden increase in annual usage, combined with the low overall mileage, often leads to accelerated deterioration of rubber components and seals due to age-related perishing rather than wear from distance. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and the vehicle's structural integrity. The MOT history reveals a persistent pattern of corrosion affecting brake pipes and hoses, with multiple failures and advisories recorded between 2021 and 2023. The tester frequently flagged corroded brake pipes and pitted discs, suggesting that the braking system requires constant monitoring. Furthermore, the record shows a long-standing issue with underside corrosion, which was noted as surface corrosion in 2021 and has since manifested in failing suspension components like the rear coil spring. The suspension and drivetrain require immediate physical verification. Given the recent failures involving shock absorbers, coil springs, and CV boots, the buyer should check for any signs of leaking dampers, perished rubber boots, or excessive play in the suspension bushes. The history of distorted road wheels in 2021 and 2022 also suggests the vehicle may have encountered significant impacts, so a close inspection of the wheel alignment and rim integrity is advisable. Focus should remain on the underside to ensure that the previously noted surface corrosion has not progressed into more serious structural decay.