2018 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · DP67 DZW

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift from clean records to reactive repairs. While it passed the latest test in August 2025 at 36,811 miles, the tester flagged multiple issues including thin front brake pads and perishing on both front tyres. This contrasts with the perfectly clean results seen in 2023 and 2024, suggesting that components are now reaching age-related limits despite the low mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for an eight-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,600 miles per year. Between June 2021 and August 2025, the car covered roughly 15,000 miles, indicating infrequent short-distance use. However, this low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the 2021 failure where tyres were found to be perished and worn to the limit, and the 2025 report of cracking and perishing on the front sidewalls. A buyer should prioritise a physical inspection of all four tyres, as the perishing and cracking noted in the 2025 test indicate the rubber is becoming brittle regardless of tread depth. The front braking system requires immediate attention as the pads were flagged as wearing thin during the most recent inspection. Additionally, the 2022 advisory noting that engine covers and under trays were obscuring testable items necessitates a thorough check of the chassis to ensure no hidden corrosion or fluid leaks have developed that the tester could not see through the plasticwork.