2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EP19 OGJ

The 2019 Ford Fiesta currently holds a valid MOT, having passed on 17 April 2026 at 55,344 miles. That said, the maintenance trend is not entirely stable. The car failed the very day before, on 16 April 2026 at 55,327 miles, with two distinct defects: an exhaust Lambda reading outside specified limits on the secondary fast-idle test, and a leaking offside front brake hose on a hydraulic system. Both were evidently rectified within 24 hours, which suggests a reactive rather than preventive approach to upkeep. The recurring child-seat obstruction at the nearside rear outer belt anchorage across both April 2026 tests is a minor administrative note, but it does indicate the tester could not fully verify that belt's condition. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a seven-year-old Fiesta, averaging roughly 7,906 miles per year. The progression is clean and consistent: 28,618 miles in April 2023, 36,273 in April 2024, 44,137 in April 2025, and 55,344 by April 2026. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record, which implies regular rather than sporadic use. Annual testing has been maintained without interruption, and the record itself is sparse in defects aside from the most recent fail. A buyer should pay particular attention to the braking system and exhaust emissions components. The leaking offside front brake hose flagged in April 2026 is a hydraulic integrity concern; even though it was repaired for the retest, the caliper, disc, and hose assembly on that corner deserve close inspection for corrosion, uneven pad wear, or residual fluid contamination. The Lambda failure points to a potential issue with the catalytic converter, oxygen sensors, or fuel mixture regulation, so a live emissions reading and diagnostic scan would be prudent. The advisory on the offside rear tyre noted in 2024 was minor, but a thorough check of all four tyres for age-related perishing is sensible given the car's age. Finally, the nearside rear adult seatbelt should be physically inspected, as the child-seat obstruction has prevented two consecutive testers from verifying its condition.