2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · GX09 FZH

The vehicle holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 17 March 2026 at 106,658 miles, following a same-day retest after an initial failure for a non-functioning nearside rear stop lamp. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of deferred minor work rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test flagged wear and perishing on the offside rear tyre, slight wear in both rear axle swivel pin bushes, and corrosion on the offside rear lower coil spring. These are not new failures. The same rear tyre wear and rear axle bush advisories appeared in the March 2025 test, and the coil spring corrosion advisory is a long-standing item carried over from the March 2026 failure. The record suggests a vehicle kept on the road rather than carefully maintained, with consumable wear and slow-deteriorating components addressed only when they approach a test failure threshold. At 17 years old with 106,658 recorded miles, the annualised mileage of roughly 6,274 miles is typical for a small urban or suburban car. The MOT history shows a notable gap between March 2024 at 94,613 miles and March 2025 at 103,382 miles, a jump of 8,769 miles in twelve months. This is a sharp increase compared to the preceding years and the current low annual average. The mileage then stabilised, recording 106,658 miles in March 2026, just 3,276 miles added in the final twelve months. The data is sparse, with only five recorded tests across the vehicle's life, but the pattern points to a period of heavier use followed by light recent running, possibly indicating a change of keeper or reduced reliance on the car. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and braking components. The recurring advisory for slightly worn rear axle swivel pin and bush joints on both sides suggests play may now be beyond the advisory stage, so check for clunking over rough surfaces and uneven tyre wear. The corroded offside rear coil spring is a structural concern. While it passed the latest test, spring corrosion reduces load capacity and can lead to sudden fracture, particularly over potholes. Inspect the spring closely for pitting and cracking, and check the corresponding nearside spring for similar deterioration. The offside rear tyre has been flagged for wear and perishing across multiple tests, indicating possible alignment issues or prolonged standing. Examine the wheel alignment, the condition of all four tyres including sidewalls, and the brake system for binding or uneven wear, given the history of rear brake and lamp faults. The steering rack inner joint play noted in 2024 at 94,613 miles was not re-flagged, but a physical check for knocks during low-speed manoeuvring remains prudent.