2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EO17 OFV

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the most recent inspection indicates a shift from perfect records to reactive maintenance. While the car achieved three clean passes between 2023 and 2025, the March 2026 test at 49,232 miles flagged thin front brake pads and an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit. This suggests that while the vehicle has been mechanically sound, routine consumable servicing is now reaching a critical interval. The mileage profile is consistently low for a nine-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,470 miles per year. There is a steady progression in usage, with an 8,000-mile gap between March 2025 and 2026, and another 7,290 miles recorded since March 2024. This low-usage pattern generally implies less wear and tear on the engine drivetrain and suspension components, though low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from the degradation of rubber components and corrosion on brake surfaces if the car sits stationary for extended periods between tests. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension system to ensure the light misting of oil on the near-side and offside shock absorbers noted in 2022 has not progressed into a functional leak. Given the recent failure for thin pads and worn tyres, a physical check of the front brake discs is necessary to ensure no uneven wear or glazing caused by neglect. The edge wear on the offside front tyre also indicates a potential alignment issue or a worn suspension bush that should be verified to prevent premature wear of a new set of tyres.