2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CF19 LNH

A recurring pattern of rear brake deterioration runs through the MOT history of this 2019 Ford Fiesta and represents the primary mechanical consideration for any prospective buyer. The advisory noting wear, pitting and scoring on the rear brake discs first appeared in 2022, recurred in 2023, resurfaced on both rear discs in 2025, and was logged again on a single rear disc at the most recent pass on 29 May 2026. The 2025 test additionally flagged inner rear brake pads as wearing thin, which suggests the discs and pads are advancing through their service life in tandem rather than independently. Because corrosion scoring of this nature typically develops over extended service, the persistence of the advisory across four consecutive tests points to discs that have likely reached or are nearing the minimum thickness and may require replacement alongside new pads. The front brake circuit has produced no advisories across the entire recorded history, suggesting wear is concentrated at the rear axle, a pattern not unusual for a Fiesta equipped with rear drum or disc brakes depending on derivative. Apart from a single nearside rear tyre edge wear advisory in 2025, no other component groups have attracted tester attention, and the car has never failed an MOT, which confirms the overall structural and emissions integrity remains intact. The recorded odometer reading of 40,299 miles against an age of approximately seven years equates to an annual accumulation of around 5,750 miles, placing this vehicle firmly in the low-mileage bracket for its cohort. There are no significant gaps in the MOT testing record, with annual tests conducted from 2022 through 2026 without interruption, indicating the car has been in continuous road use rather than laid up. This pattern of steady, modest mileage reduces the likelihood of accelerated wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox synchros and engine internals that typically suffer with higher annual mileages. However, low usage on a Fiesta of this vintage does increase the probability of age-related deterioration in items not directly captured by the MOT test, such as the timing belt or wet belt service interval on the 1.0 EcoBoost engine, and dryness in suspension bushes and driveline flexible couplings that can perish through underuse rather than wear. The absence of any mileage inconsistency across the recorded tests further supports a stable, lightly-driven service history. For a prospective buyer, attention during a physical inspection and test drive should centre on the braking system, given the persistent advisories. Listen for any grinding, scraping or metallic squeal from the rear wheels on light application, which would indicate pads worn down to the backing plate, and feel for a pulsing or juddering sensation through the brake pedal that can accompany heavily corroded or warped rear discs. Inspect both rear discs through the wheel spokes for a visible deep lip at the outer edge, heavy rust pitting across the friction surface, or a blueing of the metal that suggests overheating. Check the rear brake flexible hoses for cracking or swelling, and verify the handbrake holds firmly on an incline, as rear brake wear of this nature can sometimes be accompanied by handbrake mechanism deterioration. Given the 2025 advisory on rear inner pads wearing thin, a service including rear pads and at minimum one or both discs should be budgeted for, even if the car continues to pass the next MOT. Beyond the braking system, the test drive should focus on the condition of consumables and any symptoms that might reflect the low annual mileage. Drive over broken surfaces and listen for clonks, knocks or creaks from the front suspension, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes and lower arm rear bushes, all known Fiesta weak points that can deteriorate through age and underuse even without high mileage. On a dual carriageway, confirm the steering tracks dead straight without drift or vibration, and check for any knocking from the front wheels that could indicate worn suspension or drive shaft joints. Inspect all four tyres for age-related sidewall cracking and verify the nearside rear tyre shows no evidence of the edge wear pattern noted in 2025, which can be caused by incorrect camber or sustained kerbing. Finally, given the EcoBoost engines fitted to Fiestas of this period are known to suffer from wet timing belt failure if the manufacturer replacement interval has been exceeded, request documentary evidence that the timing belt has been changed at the prescribed mileage, as the MOT test does not record or assess internal engine components.