2020 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EJ20 RYM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a concerning pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the recent test on 22 May 2026 at 36,284 miles passed, it followed an immediate failure involving multiple safety-critical items. The recurrence of thin front brake pads across both the 2025 and 2026 tests indicates that the previous owner only addresses mechanical defects when forced by an MOT failure, rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is consistent with a six-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. There is a 5,670-mile gap between the April 2024 test at 28,384 miles and the May 2025 test at 34,054 miles. While the low mileage suggests light use, the presence of a structural tear on the nearside rear tyre in 2025 suggests the car may have sat stationary for long periods or suffered from neglect despite the low distance covered. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system, as the front pads have been flagged as thin for two consecutive years. The tester also noted an illuminated tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp in May 2026, which requires diagnostic investigation to ensure sensors are not faulty or masking a slow leak. Furthermore, the condition of all tyres should be checked for perishing or cracking, as the record shows a history of structural tyre failure and rubber degradation.