2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DF17 FPG

The most recent MOT in December 2025 shows the Fiesta passed with 43,498 miles on the clock, but it carries three advisories that demand attention. The front brake pads are flagged as wearing thin, and both rear sub-frame pins or bushes are worn. While the sub-frame movement is not yet excessive, this is a structural suspension component that will need replacement before it compromises handling or causes uneven tyre wear. Looking at the broader history, the main risk pattern revolves around gradual rubber and suspension degradation rather than sudden mechanical failure. The rear tyres were repeatedly flagged for cracking and perishing in 2023 and 2024, and the steering rack gaiter was found missing in late 2023, though that was rectified before the retest. The condition trend appears stable in terms of roadworthiness, as the car has passed every test, but the wear pattern is slowly progressing from surface-level rubber issues to deeper suspension components like the rear sub-frame bushes. The recorded mileage of roughly 4,833 miles per year is notably low for a nine-year-old vehicle. While this often points to gentle, short-distance use, it can also indicate long periods of standing. Extended storage accelerates the drying out of rubber components, which directly explains the recurring tyre cracking and the premature wear on the rear sub-frame bushes. Brake pads can also corrode or wear unevenly when a car is not driven regularly.