2017 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · JX15 HAW

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status following a successful MOT in September 2025 at 54,102 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent decline in standards evidenced by a failure during that same test. While the car maintained a clean record for several years, the September 2025 failure revealed multiple mechanical deficiencies that required immediate attention to regain legal compliance. The subsequent pass following the failure suggests the owner was willing to address-reported faults rather than performing proactive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use profile, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year over its nine-year life. Between October 2022 at 35,707 miles and October 2024 at 50,596 miles, the vehicle covered a steady distance without any unusual spikes. This low annual mileage typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but it can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components and seized parts due to inactivity, which may explain the issues noted in more recent tests. A buyer must conduct a physical inspection of the areas flagged in the 2025 failure to ensure the repairs were thorough. The nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover was noted as severely deteriorated, so you should check for play or grease leakage in the steering geometry. The parking brake efficiency was previously below requirements, necessitating a test to ensure the mechanism and cables are properly adjusted and not currently binding. Additionally, the major exhaust leak and high lambda readings indicate a potential issue with the oxygen sensor or exhaust manifold which should be verified to ensure no further damage to the catalytic converter exists.