2009 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MJ09 FSC

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this seventeen year old Ford Fiesta, with five consecutive pass certificates spanning August 2022 through August 2025 and a single aborted test attempt on 22 August 2023 that was followed by a pass the very next day. The absence of any advisories or failure items across this five year window indicates a vehicle that has consistently met minimum roadworthiness standards without components requiring monitor or repair attention at the time of test. The only minor irregularity worth noting is the failed attempt in 2023, but the immediate retest pass the following day suggests this was almost certainly a rectification carried out between the two appointments rather than a genuine mechanical concern, and no defect details were retained on the system. Mechanically, this is a reassuring pattern for a car of this age. With 124,102 miles recorded against a seventeen year service life, the Fiesta has covered approximately 7,300 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical bracket for a vehicle of its vintage and likely usage profile. There are no extended gaps in the MOT history that would suggest prolonged off-road storage, and the regular annual testing pattern between 2022 and 2025 implies consistent use throughout this period. At this mileage level, wear on major mechanical assemblies such as the clutch, gearbox synchros, and engine internals is expected, but the steady accumulation rate is far kinder to consumables and suspension components than the rapid annual mileages often seen on high use fleet or commuter vehicles. No mileage inconsistencies or reading irregularities are apparent from the records supplied. Given that the MOT history is entirely free of advisory entries, there are no specific components flagged for you to interrogate beyond a standard pre-purchase inspection. Nevertheless, a Fiesta of this age and mileage is known for wearing front suspension components, particularly the front wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links, so particular attention should be paid during a test drive to any clonking or knocking from the front end over speed humps and uneven surfaces. Steering wander, vague turn-in, or any tendency to tram-line along uneven tarmac can indicate worn front track rod ends or top mount deterioration, even when these components remain within MOT pass tolerances at the moment of test. On the braking system, listen for any grinding or scraping from the calipers on the first application and check for a soft or spongy pedal that might indicate a caliper sticking slightly off its seat. Brake judder under firm pedal pressure from around 30 mph typically suggests front disc lipping or warpage, a common issue on higher mileage vehicles regardless of MOT outcome. With 124k miles on a 1.25 or 1.4 petrol engine, cold start behaviour is worth observing; any extended cranking, hunting idle, or blue smoke on overrun could point to valve stem seal deterioration. Finally, inspect the underside for any rust forming on the rear axle beam, suspension spring seats, and exhaust mounting points, as Fiesta floor pans and rear beam mounts are known corrosion areas that would not yet be flagged at MOT but could become future advisories if left untreated.