2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · EU59 MDF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a reactive rather than proactive trend. While it passed its latest test in July 2025 at 127,930 miles, the preceding failure on the same day highlights a significant neglect of safety-critical components. The transition from a clean pass in 2024 to a list of multiple serious failures in 2025 suggests that the owner is only addressing mechanical faults when forced to by the MOT tester, rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 17 years old, the recorded mileage of 127,930 miles represents an average usage of approximately 7,500 miles per year. This is consistent with typical low-intensity urban commuting. However, the gap of 7,757 miles covered between July 2024 and July 2025 shows a period of active use that exposed rapid wear in the suspension and braking systems. The lack of recorded defects in the 2024 test at 120,176 miles indicates the car was in good condition until several components reached the end of their functional life simultaneously. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the 2025 failure identified excessive play in both track rod ends and a likely detached nearside front ball joint. The tester also noted corrosion on the rear coil springs and wear on axle swivel bushes, which are common points of age-related fatigue. The front brake discs are described as pitted and scored, and while not an immediate failure, they indicate they are nearing the end of their service life and will require replacement soon. The exhaust system shows a recurring issue with a minor gas leak dating back to 2023 at 110,793 miles. Furthermore, the 2025 failure flagged a structural failure in the nearside front tyre involving a bulge and cord exposure, alongside poor overall pressure management. Any physical inspection should check for further structural rust on the chassis to ensure the corrosion noted on the rear springs has not progressed into the mounting points of the vehicle.