2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FG17 KFF

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 27 April 2026 at 56,899 miles, which is valid and recent relative to today’s date of June 2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, though not without recurring suspension wear. The most recent test cycle reveals a same-day failure followed by a pass, indicating that a remedial visit addressed immediate safety items promptly. The tester flagged a cut nearside rear tyre sidewall, cracking and perishing on the nearside front, inner-edge wear on the offside front, and excessive play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. All of these were rectified before the pass was issued, suggesting the previous owner responded quickly to the failure. However, the pattern of tyre and steering defects points to inconsistent basic upkeep between tests. The annual mileage of roughly 6,322 miles is typical for a 2017 Fiesta and does not raise concerns about either excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The record shows a steady climb from 26,111 miles in March 2023 to 34,848 miles in May 2024, then to 45,955 miles in April 2025, and finally 56,899 miles in April 2026. This equates to approximately 8,700 miles in the first interval, 11,100 in the second, and 10,900 in the most recent year, indicating a slightly higher recent use pattern. No large mileage gaps are visible, and the MOT entries align broadly with expected annual progression, so there is no obvious evidence of long periods standing or recent sudden high-mileage use. The recurring theme in the history is gradual suspension and steering wear rather than acute structural failure. Rear axle swivel pins and bushes were noted as slightly worn in 2024 at 34,848 miles, and in 2023 at 26,111 miles the same area was flagged with splitting crossbeam bushes. Combined with the 2026 track rod end ball joint play, this suggests the rear suspension and front steering linkage have seen sustained use without a clear pattern of permanent repair. A prospective buyer should carefully inspect the rear axle bushes, front track rod ends, and any visible underbody corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the rear crossmember. While the vehicle is not showing acute structural rot in the records, the repeated advisories imply age-related wear that may require attention in the near term. Brake condition appears to be managed on a consumable-replacement basis rather than neglected. In April 2025 at 45,955 miles, the tester noted worn and pitted front brake discs alongside thin front pads, yet no brake-related failure has occurred since. This indicates the braking system is being maintained, albeit with some tolerance for wear before replacement. Tyre condition, however, is less consistent. The 2026 failure for sidewall damage, cracking, perishing, and uneven edge wear, after a relatively short interval from the previous test, suggests either a lack of routine tyre inspection or recent fitment of older or suboptimal replacements. A buyer should verify the age, brand, and condition of all four tyres and the spare, and assess whether the recent replacements are of adequate quality and correctly inflated.