2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · DP66 YCX

The defining story in this Ford Fiesta's MOT history is a single, isolated failure event in January 2022, followed by four consecutive clean passes at the most recent four tests. The 2022 failure was particularly serious in nature, with both front tyres recorded as Dangerous due to bulges on the inner sidewalls caused by structural separation or partial failure. Dangerous tyre defects at MOT represent an immediate hazard, but since that event the car has passed every subsequent annual test without a single advisory or defect being noted, including the most recent pass on 9 January 2026. This recovery pattern is encouraging at face value, though a prospective buyer should recognise that tyre structural failures of this type can be one-off events or can indicate stored impacts, kerbing damage, or ageing rubber, all of which are worth re-examining carefully today. Against a nine-year vehicle age, the recorded mileage of 68,215 miles equates to an average annual accumulation of approximately 7,579 miles, which sits within the typical range for a vehicle of this vintage. The mileage progression between tests appears consistent and steady, with no recorded gaps in testing history and no evidence of long stationary periods. This is a relatively active usage profile, which generally keeps mechanical components in working condition through regular warm-up cycles and reduces the likelihood of seized brakes, perished seals, or 12V battery degradation from prolonged standing. The continuous annual testing since 2021 provides an uninterrupted record to interrogate. For buyer inspection, the principal area of attention given the recorded defects should be the tyres and wheels. The 2022 failure flagged dangerous sidewall bulges on both front tyres simultaneously, which suggests the original failure may have related to ageing rubber rather than isolated kerb impact, and a thorough inspection of all four current tyres should be carried out for any signs of sidewall cracking, bulging, uneven shoulder wear, or age-related deterioration. Ask when the tyres were last replaced and check the production date codes on the sidewalls. On a test drive, listen for any rhythmic thumping or vibration through the steering wheel that could indicate a deformed or imbalanced tyre, and inspect the inner sidewalls with a torch as these areas are not always visible from the outside. Given the four clean tests since the tyre failure, the remainder of the mechanical envelope — suspension, braking system, exhaust, lights, and structure — has not recorded any advisories at all in the most recent MOT history. Nonetheless, a Fiesta of this age and mileage warrants a physical inspection of the rear axle beam, which is a known concern across the model range for cracking or distortion, along with the front suspension wishbones, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes for any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces. Under braking, check for any pulling to one side, vibration through the pedal, or grinding that might suggest warped discs or binding calipers. Listen for any clonking from the front suspension on full lock, and inspect the underside for any signs of corrosion to the subframe, brake pipes, and sill seams, none of which have yet been flagged but are typical areas to monitor as the vehicle accumulates further mileage.