2017 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · FP67 GDA

A continuous run of seven pass certificates with no failures and only minor advisory notes gives this 2017 Ford Fiesta a stable roadworthiness profile over the years 2020 through 2026. The most recent test on 20 May 2026 was recorded as a pass with no defects, and aside from a single tyre pressure monitoring system warning in 2025, the intervening tests in 2021, 2023, and 2024 were also entirely clear. The only clustered advisories relate to tyre perishing on three positions flagged in May 2022, and nothing structural, brake-related, or suspension-related has been called out across the entire MOT history. From a strictly test-recorded standpoint, there are no repeated wear items or chronic defects pointing to a particular component degrading faster than expected. The recorded mileage of 23,652 miles against an age of approximately nine years equates to an annual accumulation of around 2,628 miles, which is markedly below the typical usage rate for a Fiesta of this generation. Such a low figure suggests either genuinely light motoring or extended periods where the vehicle has been stationary. Mechanically, this pattern tends to suppress wear on friction components like brake discs and pads, the clutch, and drivetrain internals, but it can also accelerate perishing of rubber and polymer items that degrade with age regardless of distance covered, such as tyres, coolant hoses, drive belts, and suspension bushes. The 2022 advisory noting cracking on three tyres is consistent with age-related rubber deterioration rather than wear from mileage, and any inspection should remain alert to similar perish on remaining rubber components even though they have not yet been flagged at test. For a prospective buyer, the priority checks should mirror the items that have actually appeared on the record. The tyres should be inspected closely for sidewall cracking, tread depth, and manufacture date, particularly on the nearside front, offside front, and offside rear positions where perishing was previously noted, and any tyres older than around six years warrant replacement regardless of remaining tread. The TPMS warning from the 2025 test should be investigated, as it could relate to a failed sensor, a system fault, or simply low pressure in one or more tyres, and a diagnostic check or confirmation that the light extinguishes after correct inflation is worthwhile. Beyond the recorded items, a test drive should focus on cold-start behaviour, any suspension knocking over uneven surfaces which would indicate perished bushes or worn drop links, and brake feel for binding or pulling, all of which are typical low-mileage concerns on a Fiesta of this vintage. Finally, given the low annual mileage, an inspection should also cover items that suffer from prolonged standing rather than active wear. Check for any signs of brake disc corrosion or roughness when pulling away, which can usually be cleared by gentle driving but may indicate seized caliper slides if persistent. Inspect under-bonnet hoses and drive belts for hardening or surface cracking, and verify that the cooling system has been refreshed within the last few years to prevent internal corrosion in the block and radiator. Confirm that the battery holds charge under load, as low-use vehicles are particularly prone to flat or weak 12V batteries. With no recorded structural corrosion, no brake or exhaust advisories, and no failures across seven tests, the objective test history is the principal positive indicator, though a physical inspection remains essential given the age-related rubber items already documented.