2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · LN57 WMP

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in March 2026 at 127,385 miles resulted in a pass following a failure for a discoloured indicator, a blown bulb, and an oil leak. While the vehicle meets the legal standard, the persistence of the oil leak across multiple testing years suggests a chronic issue that the previous owners have neglected to address beyond meeting minimum requirements. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 127,385 miles averages to approximately 6,700 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use urban driving patterns. The data shows steady progression between tests, such as the 3,200 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2025, and another 9,400 miles in the final year. This consistent usage suggests the car is driven regularly, though the age of the rubber components and seals is likely reaching the point of degradation regardless of the low mileage. A buyer must physically inspect the engine bay for the source of the persistent oil leak noted in 2025 and 2026, as this could indicate a failing rocker cover gasket or crankshaft seal that may eventually worsen. The 2024 failure regarding perished rear tyres indicates that the vehicle may have sat for long periods, necessitating a check for sidewall cracking on all remaining tyres and perished rubber hoses. Given the age of the Fiesta, a thorough check for structural corrosion on the sills and suspension mounting points is essential, as these areas were not highlighted in the recent advisories but are common failure points for this generation.