2006 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · LC06 ETJ

The vehicle's maintenance profile shows a fluctuating trend that has recently stabilised, though recurring issues suggest intermittent attention to consumables. The most recent test on 16 April 2025 at 55,277 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged both front brake discs as worn, pitted, or scored. This specific brake disc issue first appeared in the April 2023 test at 53,786 miles and persisted through the 2023 failure. While the vehicle passed its 2024 inspection without defects, the reappearance of brake disc wear in 2025 indicates that while major failures are being addressed, component replacement follows a reactive rather than preventative pattern. The mileage accumulation is exceptionally low for a 2006 model, averaging approximately 2,764 miles per year. Between April 2023 and April 2025, the vehicle covered only 1,491 miles, which confirms a pattern of very light usage or extended periods of inactivity. Such low annual mileage often leads to the specific types of degradation seen in this record, where components like brake discs suffer from surface pitting and corrosion due to lack of regular friction and environmental exposure rather than heavy mechanical wear. A prospective buyer should focus an inspection on the braking system and front suspension components. The 2023 failure highlighted a corroded nearside front coil spring and an ABS fault, both of which require verification that they have been professionally rectified and not merely bypassed. The recurring advisory regarding pitted brake discs suggests the discs may be nearing the end of their service life or are suffering from moisture-induced corrosion. Given the low usage, I recommend checking for seized calipers or binding brakes, which frequently affect vehicles that spend significant time stationary. The electrical system appears to have been maintained, as the 2024 failure involving the nearside headlamp and offside stop lamp was resolved quickly. However, the combination of low mileage and the history of corrosion on the coil spring means a thorough underside inspection is necessary to check for structural rust or further degradation of suspension bushes and mounting points. The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the history suggests a need for closer scrutiny of parts susceptible to age-related decay.