2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FG17 KFE

The 2017 Ford Fiesta holds a current MOT that passed on 15 May 2026 at 90,517 miles, just over a month ago. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though it reveals a pattern of recurring front-end suspension wear that a buyer should not overlook. The most recent test flagged a slightly damaged nearside obligatory mirror and a defective nearside side repeater lens, both minor cosmetic and lighting presentation issues rather than structural or mechanical risks. Crucially, the car also failed the same day on a non-functioning nearside headlamp dipped beam, which was evidently rectified before the pass certificate was issued, suggesting at least reactive attention to basic lighting compliance. The mileage progression is consistent and typical for a nine-year-old supermini. Between the May 2025 test at 78,345 miles and the May 2026 test at 90,517 miles, the car covered 12,172 miles in twelve months, up from the roughly 10,000 miles per year averaged over its life. This uptick points to heavier recent use, which accelerates wear on consumable components and front-end suspension parts. The record itself is clean in terms of gaps, with annual tests filed on schedule and no long periods of untaxed or untested standing visible in the supplied data. A prospective buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and sub-frame area, where the MOT history shows a clear recurring theme. In the May 2024 test at 65,450 miles, both rear sub-frame trailing arm bushes were worn and both nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints had slight play. By the May 2025 failure at 78,343 miles, the front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints were excessively worn on both sides, and the rear sub-frame trailing arm bushes had deteriorated further. Although the May 2026 pass test recorded no suspension defects, this progression over two consecutive years suggests the bushes and ball joints were either replaced or reconditioned between mid-2025 and mid-2026. A buyer should verify whether that work was done, check for uneven front tyre wear that would indicate lingering alignment or tracking issues, and inspect the sub-frame and trailing arm mounting points for corrosion or cracking, particularly if the car has been used on salted roads. The front tyres also warrant close attention. The May 2025 failure recorded both front tyres below the 1.6mm legal tread depth, and the May 2024 advisory noted inner edge wear on both fronts. Inner edge wear typically points to toe misalignment or worn suspension geometry components, reinforcing the need to check wheel tracking and wishbone bushes during any test drive. The exhaust and structural integrity appear sound in the record, with no emissions or corrosion failures flagged across the supplied history. Overall, the car presents as a well-used but regularly tested Fiesta whose known weak points are concentrated in front-end suspension and steering geometry rather than in the engine, transmission, or structural shell.