2006 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · EO06 CNE

The 2006 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT certificate following a pass on 21 May 2026 at 127,712 miles, but the maintenance trend is best described as stable with persistent, unresolved corrosion and a pattern of deferred wear items. The most recent test still flagged corroded nearside and offside rear coil springs and corrosion to both rear inner integral body structures, albeit with structural rigidity not significantly reduced. An oil leak was noted as non-excessive. This follows a failure just nine days earlier on 12 May 2026 at 127,665 miles, where the tester flagged both headlamp lenses for severely reduced light output, a non-working offside stop lamp, the same corroded rear coil springs, a major central exhaust leak, the same rear structural corrosion, and a front brake disc described as significantly and obviously worn. The rapid retest and pass suggest the immediate failure items were addressed, yet the underlying corrosion and oil seepage remain unresolved. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with light, regular use for a vehicle of this age. Recorded miles moved from 120,327 in June 2023 to 123,547 in June 2024, then to 126,043 in June 2025, and finally to 127,712 by May 2026, averaging roughly 2,000 to 2,500 miles per year over that period. There are no dramatic gaps or sudden jumps in the record to suggest long-term standing or recent high-intensity use. The annual test sequence itself is unbroken from 2023 through 2026, indicating the car has been kept in continuous use and presented for testing each year. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and structural areas, given the recurring corrosion pattern. The rear coil springs have been flagged as corroded in both 2024 and 2026, and the rear inner body structures and subframe mounting areas have appeared repeatedly since 2025. Check the lower rear arches, sills, and subframe mounting points for deeper pitting or perforation beyond surface rust. The exhaust system warrants close attention, as a major central leak was recorded in May 2026; look for evidence of recent replacement or temporary repairs. Front brake discs have been noted as worn or pitted in 2023, 2024, and 2026, so measure disc thickness and inspect for lipping or scoring. The persistent oil leak, though classed as non-excessive, should be traced to its source, whether that is a rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, or crank seal. Finally, verify the condition of all road wheels, given repeated advisories for slight distortion, and inspect the headlamp lenses and stop lamp circuits, as both were flagged in the May 2026 failure.