2017 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · CV67 PFE

The mechanical profile of this 2017 Ford Fiesta is defined by an absence of recorded defects across its recent testing history, presenting a clean roadworthiness record on the surface. The most recent test on 13 May 2025 was passed without any advisories or failures noted, continuing a stable trajectory established at the 25 September 2023 and 24 September 2022 examinations. The single anomaly in the record is a failure logged on 30 June 2024, which carries no defect entry, indicating an administrative refusal or non-compliance issue (such as tyre condition or lighting equipment at the point of test) rather than a recorded mechanical defect, followed immediately by a pass just six days later on 6 July 2024. This rapid re-test turnaround suggests a minor, easily rectified issue rather than any underlying structural or mechanical concern, and the subsequent clean pass at the 2025 test reinforces this interpretation. With 71,599 miles recorded against a nine-year age, the Fiesta shows an annual accumulation of roughly 7,955 miles, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of this class and age. There are no extended gaps in the testing record that would suggest prolonged periods off the road, and the steady progression of annual tests from 2022 through 2025 indicates consistent operation. At this mileage, mechanical wear on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and clutch components would be expected to be moderate rather than severe, though the absence of any advisories across four consecutive tests means there is no documented evidence of component condition at the point of inspection. Buyers should be mindful that a clean MOT record does not guarantee component longevity between tests, particularly for items that degrade gradually with active use. Given the lack of any flagged components in the advisory history, a prospective buyer should focus their pre-purchase inspection on the areas most likely to wear on a Fiesta of this age and mileage. The rear drum brake assemblies and front brake discs should be examined for wear ridges and corrosion, particularly on the disc faces and inner friction surfaces where pitting can develop. Suspension components, including the front wishbones, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes, are common wear items on this platform and should be checked for play by hand and listened for knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces during a test drive. The power steering rack and PAS pipes are also known to weep on higher-mileage Fiestas, so the underside and rack bellows warrant visual inspection for any signs of oil contamination. On the road, particular attention should be paid to steering precision and any pulling to one side under braking or acceleration, which could indicate worn suspension geometry or uneven brake caliper operation. The clutch should be tested for slipping under load in higher gears and for any juddering on take-up, while the manual gearbox should be checked for smooth selection across all ratios without excessive notchiness. The 1.0 EcoBoost or 1.25 Duratec engines fitted to this generation are generally robust, but a cold start observation is worthwhile to check for any timing chain rattle or auxiliary belt noise, and a road inspection from beneath the vehicle for oil seepage from the cam cover or sump gasket is recommended. Finally, an underbonn check for any historic fluid staining on the coolant reservoir and a thorough examination of the tyre sidewalls for cracking or bulges will round out a sensible evaluation of this otherwise clean-history vehicle.