2007 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LT07 YOR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 122,480 miles, the failure just three days prior revealed a significant list of neglect across multiple systems. The transition from a clean record in 2022 to a multi-point failure in 2025 suggests that faults are only being addressed when they become critical enough to fail an inspection. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 122,480 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,400 miles, which is consistent with typical light-use patterns. However, there is a notable surge of 17,403 miles between September 2024 (105,077 miles) and November 2025 (122,480 miles). This rapid accumulation over a fourteen-month period has likely accelerated the wear on rubber components and braking surfaces, evidenced by the degradation of the suspension and brake hardware noted in the later tests. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the front end suspension and braking system. The record shows recurring issues with the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints and a rough nearside front top shock mount, which affect steering precision and tyre wear. The buyer should specifically inspect the offside front brake disc for further pitting and examine the nearside front brake pipe for advanced corrosion. The presence of grease on the brake pipe is a concern as it may mask fluid leaks or indicate that previous repairs attempted to hide a fault rather than replace the component. The history also highlights a pattern of ignoring basic consumables, seen in the failures for windscreen washers, stop lamps, and defective side repeats. The 2025 failure for a tyre cut reaching the cords is a serious safety oversight that suggests the owner did not regularly monitor tyre condition. Any potential buyer should verify the integrity of the bonnet latch and check that the oil leak noted in 2023 has not worsened into a significant mechanical failure.