2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GD05 LNT

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding suspension and chassis wear components. While the most recent test in March 2025 at 120,231 miles passed, it introduced a new advisory for a minor oil leak and identified a corroded offside front coil spring. This follows a multi-year pattern of deteriorating rear axle swivel pins and bushes, indicating that the structural age-related rubber components are reaching their functional limit despite the low annual mileage. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 120,231 miles represents a low average of approximately 5,725 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with the vehicle covering roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between annual tests from 2022 to 2025. While low mileage suggests less mechanical strain on the drivetrain, it often correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber parts and increased corrosion, which aligns with the recurring structural issues seen in the record. The failure in March 2023 at 113,445 miles due to steering rack gaiters and anti-roll bar ball joints suggests that the owner only addressed major faults once they triggered a test failure. A buyer must prioritize a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly. The nearside coil spring has been flagged as corroded since 2023, and the offside has followed suit in 2025, suggesting a high risk of imminent failure. The rear axle swivel pins and bushes have been noted as worn for three consecutive years, which will eventually lead to unpredictable handling and audible knocking noises. Additionally, the oil leak identified in the 2025 test requires physical investigation to determine if it is a minor seep or a more significant seal failure that could lead to engine starvation.