2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DN17 CWT

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a worsening condition regarding suspension integrity. While it passed its latest test in September 2025 at 85,418 miles, it failed that same inspection due to excessive wear on both front suspension arm ball joints. The presence of deteriorated rear axle bushes is a recurring issue noted in both the 2024 and 2025 tests, indicating a progressive degradation of rubber-mounted components that has not yet been proactively addressed. The mileage pattern is consistent with a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,500 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 9,600 miles covered between the September 2024 test at 79,876 miles and the September 2025 test at 85,418 miles suggests the car has been used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which explains the standard mechanical wear seen on the suspension bushings and ball joints recorded in the MOT history. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension to ensure the ball joints were replaced correctly following the most recent failure. The recurring advisory regarding the rear sub-frame pins and bushes suggests a potential for structural corrosion or material fatigue that should be monitored for advancing rust. You should also verify the windscreen washer system and stop lamps, as these were previous points of failure in the 2023 test and indicate a history of neglected attention to basic electrical and fluid checks.