2006 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · EO56 FJF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test in September 2023 at 118,772 miles resulted in a clean pass, indicating that the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. While a failure occurred in early August 2022, the vehicle passed the retest just two days later, suggesting a minor component adjustment or replacement was immediately rectified rather than a deep-seated mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is notably low for a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,900 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between August 2021 and August 2022, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in a single year. However, the usage slowed down again afterward, with only 17,243 miles covered over the following two years. This intermittent use pattern combined with low mileage often increases the risk of age-related degradation, such as perished rubber components and fluid corrosion, despite the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and sills, as older Ford Fiestas are prone to corrosion that the MOT test may not flag until it becomes structural. Given the low annual mileage, the suspension bushes and bushings should be checked for cracking or drying out from age rather than physical wear. Additionally, inspect the brake discs for pitting and seized calipers, as vehicles that sit for long periods frequently suffer from surface rust on the braking system despite passing annual tests.