2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · GF09 VKT

The 28 August 2025 MOT at 78,774 miles passed, confirming roadworthiness, but the test sheet listed multiple advisories: play in the steering rack inner joint(s), worn sub‑frame bushes and pins on both sides, rear sub‑frame corrosion not seriously weakened, worn anti‑roll bar linkage pins and bushes on both sides, and a windscreen crack that does not impede vision. These findings show a stable condition with no critical failures, yet indicate ongoing wear in suspension and steering components. Mileage has risen steadily from 41,504 miles in June 2015 to 78,774 miles in August 2025, averaging about 4,600 miles per year, which is low for a 17‑year‑old vehicle and suggests relatively light use or periods of inactivity. The annual increments are modest, with the largest jump of 7,269 miles between 2015 and 2016 and no extended gaps in the record, confirming continuous operation rather than long standing. A buyer should therefore inspect the steering rack for excessive play, examine the sub‑frame bushes and pins for looseness or movement, and assess the rear sub‑frame for structural rust that could compromise integrity. Particular attention must be given to the anti‑roll bar linkages, which have shown repeated wear, and to the condition of the suspension bushes and coil springs, as the history records worn arm pins and bushes since 2023. Additionally, the brake discs, documented as pitted or scored in 2020‑2022, should be measured for thickness and checked for binding calipers, while tyre wear patterns and perishing should be verified on site. Finally, the recurring tyre wear on the edges and the perishing of rear tyres noted in earlier tests point to possible alignment or suspension issues that merit a close visual and tactile check, and any structural corrosion on the sub‑frame should be probed for depth before purchase.