2002 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · HS02 AVJ

The most recent test on 15 February 2022 at 110,338 miles ended in a failure. It revealed deteriorated nearside and offside front brake hoses, severely split constant velocity boots on both front drive shafts, excessively worn rear subframe bushes, a bulged nearside front tyre, an underinflated nearside front tyre, cracked tyre sidewalls, a missing dust cover on the nearside front suspension arm ball joint, significant corrosion on the front and rear subframe mounting areas reducing structural strength, and weakened seat belt anchorages on both sides. Earlier tests, such as the pass on 8 February 2021 at 105,408 miles, listed only minor wear items like slightly worn bushes, slight play in anti-roll bar joints and lightly corroded seat belt anchorages. This progression shows a clear worsening trend rather than a stable or improving condition. The vehicle was first registered in 2002 and has accumulated 110,338 miles, averaging about 4,600 miles per year. MOT readings show a steady increase: 69,441 miles in March 2015, 72,075 miles in March 2016, 74,106 miles in February 2017, 80,665 miles in February 2018, 92,262 miles in February 2019, 102,299 miles in February 2020, 105,408 miles in February 2021 and finally 110,338 miles in February 2022. The consistent low annual mileage suggests limited use or long periods of storage rather than high‑mileage wear. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front and rear subframe mounting areas for signs of rust that could compromise structural integrity. Inspect the constant velocity boots on both drive shafts for splits or missing sections, and check the front brake hoses for cracking or bulging. Check the rear subframe bushes and front suspension arm bushes for excessive play or wear, and verify that the ball joint dust covers are intact. Examine the seat belt anchorages for corrosion or loss of strength, and look for any tyre damage such as bulges, cuts or insufficient tread depth. Finally, assess the anti‑roll bar linkages and Macpherson strut mounts for wear, and ensure the sills are free from significant corrosion.