2008 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CV58 DFC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows signs of emerging mechanical wear given its age. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 158,341 miles passed, the tester identified slight play in the nearside rear wheel bearing. This follows a pattern from 2025 where the nearside front service brake was found to bind. Although the car maintained clean records between 2023 and 2024, the appearance of new faults suggests components nearing their service limit. At 158,341 miles over 18 years, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 8,800 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for an older hatchback. The mileage accumulation remains consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the February 2025 and 2026 tests, and another 5,100 miles between March 2024 and early 2025. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which generally helps preserve seals and braking components. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the sills. The failure in February 2023 revealed significantly reduced strength in the sills at the outer seat belt anchorages. While this appears to have been rectified, corrosion in this era of Fiesta is prone to return and should be checked for bubbling paint or flaking rust. Additionally, the offside suspension arm ball joint dust cover failure from that same period warrants a check to ensure the joint has not suffered internal damage. The suspension and braking systems also require close scrutiny. The reported play in the nearside rear wheel bearing needs imminent replacement, and the previous binding of the nearside front brake indicates that the caliper or slider pins may be sticking. In-person inspection should verify all suspension bushes and coil springs for wear, as the high mileage puts significant stress on these rubber and metal components.