2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EK57 OOF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding critical mechanical components. While it passed the September 2025 test at 103,184 miles, the previous failure just two weeks prior at 103,157 miles highlights significant neglect of essential safety-related items. The current state of the vehicle appears reactive rather than proactive, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 103,184 miles represents a low average usage of approximately 5,400 miles per year. However, the data shows a notable gap between January 2023 (93,416 miles) and August 2024 (94,742 miles), where the car covered only 1,300 miles in seventeen months. This period of low use likely explains the degradation of rubber components, such as the perished tyre sidewalls and worn suspension arm bushes noted in the 2024 records. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the lower chassis and braking system. The September 2025 test flagged corroded brake pipes on both rear sections and corroded rear coil springs, which indicate environmental corrosion that can lead to structural failure. The presence of distorted road wheels and a serious fluid leak on the offside front shock absorber suggests the vehicle suffered significant impact or extreme wear. Furthermore, the persistent gearbox oil leak noted in 2024 requires close monitoring to ensure it does not evolve into a catastrophic mechanical failure.