2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CF17 SYC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While the most recent test in July 2025 at 47,611 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two days prior that revealed multiple mechanical safety defects. The trend shows a cycle of allowing components to wear until they reach a point of failure before intervening, suggesting the previous owner performed the minimum work required to keep the car on the road. At 47,611 miles over nine years, this Ford Fiesta has a notably low-mileage profile, averaging approximately 5,300 miles per year. This low usage typically means less strain on the engine and drivetrain, but it can lead to accelerated degradation of rubber components and seized hardware due to inactivity. Between August 2024 and July 2025, the car covered 5,494 miles, a period that saw the rapid deterioration of the rear axle bushes and the exhaust system noted in the 2025 failure. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the rear suspension and exhaust system. The tester flagged excessively worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes in 2025, which can affect handling precision and cause uneven tyre wear. Furthermore, the major exhaust leak at the back box recorded in 2025 prevented an emissions test from being completed, so the buyer must ensure the entire exhaust length was replaced and remains free of corrosion. The braking history also highlights a pattern of neglected consumables. The 2023 failure due to thin brake pads and significantly worn discs on both sides indicates that the braking system was run to the absolute end of its service life. Given that the offside front tyre was found worn to the legal limit in 2025, the inspector should check for current alignment issues and the condition of the anti-roll bar ball joints, which have been flagged as a recurring point of concern across multiple tests.