2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GD17 OFH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive prevention. The most recent test in November 2025 at 48,927 miles showed a pass despite several minor defects including a damaged reflector, a perishing tyre, and slight play in the offside front track rod end. While the car passed, the presence of these issues shortly after a major failure in late 2024 suggests that components are only addressed once they reach a point of legal failure. At approximately nine years old, the 2017 Fiesta averages roughly 5,400 miles per year, which is significantly below the national average for a car of this age. The data shows consistent low-usage patterns, with 5,066 miles covered between the December 2024 and November 2025 tests over a thirteen-month period. This low mileage explains the relatively low wear on the brake components, but it also highlights why rubber-based components like suspension bushes and tyres may be per due to age and degradation while the vehicle sits stationary for long intervals. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, given the recurring failures of track rod ends and ball joints. The November 2024 failure at 43,739 miles revealed excessive wear in the nearside front lower arm ball joint and the steering rack inner joint, which evolved into slight play in the offside track rod by the following year. This suggests the front-end assembly is nearing the end of its service life and requires a thorough check to ensure no alignment issues are causing the uneven wear on the tyres. The record also highlights a history of neglecting tyre maintenance, with three tyres failing below the legal limit in late 2024 and another perishing tyre noted in late 2025. The front oil leak identified in the 2025 test requires a physical inspection to determine if it is a minor seal weep or a more significant gasket failure. While the brakes were noted as pitted in 2022, the current state of the discs should be checked for further corrosion, which is common on low-mileage vehicles that are infrequently used.