2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DU18 LCW

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear improving trend following a period of mechanical neglect. The most recent inspection in September 2025 at 69,705 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that previous braking issues have been addressed. This follows a sequence of clean passes in late 2024 and 2023, suggesting the vehicle is currently maintained to a standard. The mileage pattern remains consistent with an eight-year-old car, averaging approximately 8,700 miles per year. The data shows steady progression with a 9,400-mile gap between the November 2022 and November 2023 tests, and another 8,600 miles covered between November 2023 and November 2024. This regularity suggests consistent road use rather than long periods of storage, which generally benefits the health of rubber components and prevents internal engine-related-related issues. Specific attention should be paid to the rear braking system, as this was a recurring point of failure. Records from November 2021 and November 2022 show the tester flagging offside rear service brake binding, which culminated in a failure in November 2023 at 49,470 miles due to thin pads and excessive binding. While the car has since passed twice, a buyer should visually inspect for uneven heat wear on the brake discs or seized caliper pistons to ensure the fault was properly rectified than masked. The 2023 failure also noted insufficient washer fluid delivery, a minor consumable issue that indicates a past lapse in basic maintenance. Given the lack of structural corrosion or suspension failures recorded in the history, the primary focus for a physical inspection remains on verifying the integrity of the rear brake assembly and ensuring that the binding issue has not returned under the current mileage.