2006 Ford Fiesta 2.0L Petrol · LS06 VXV

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in November 2024 at 123,186 miles was a pass, it followed a failure just ten days prior. That failure highlighted critical safety issues, including an inoperative parking brake, low brake efficiency, and a supplementary restraint system warning lamp. The trend suggests that faults are only addressed once they reach the point of failing an annual test, rather than being rectified during routine service intervals. The mileage profile is consistent with a twenty-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,150 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 4,375 miles between October 2023 and November 2024, following a 10,300-mile interval between November 2022 and October 2023. This low annual mileage often indicates light urban use, but it also correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, as evidenced by the recurring cracking and perishing of tyres noted in the most recent records. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking and steering systems. The record shows recurring issues with rear brake discs being pitted and scored since 2021, culminating in a total failure of the parking brake in 2024. The steering rack seepage reported in 2021 should be re-checked to ensure the leak has not worsened into a significant loss. Furthermore, the oil leak flagged in the 2024 failure requires a close inspection to determine if it is a minor gasket weep or a more serious seal failure that could compromise engine longevity over time.