2007 Ford Fiesta Zetec Climate 1.4L Petrol · MEZ 7012

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, following a clean pass after a period of instability. The most recent test conducted on 22 August 2024 at 128,995 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the current owner has addressed previous mechanical or compliance issues. While the car suffered two failures in 2022 and 2023, the subsequent passes without any advisories suggest a proactive approach to maintaining the vehicle to passing standards. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a 19-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,789 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between April 2019 and April 2021, where the car covered only 7,316 miles over two years. Since then, usage has become more regular, with 18,121 miles recorded between the April 2021 and 2024 tests. This steady accumulation suggests the vehicle is being used regularly, which helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals often associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and braking system, as the failures in July 2022 and August 2023 indicate these areas have required immediate attention in the past. Despite the recent clean pass, the age of the Fiesta makes it susceptible to structural corrosion, particularly around the sills, wheel arches, and exhaust mounting. Given the mileage, checking the condition of the suspension bushes and inspecting for brake caliper binding is essential to ensure that the mechanical wear has not begun to deteriorate again.