2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MJ57 HLA

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, evidenced by the most recent MOT pass in December 2025 at 81,132 miles which recorded no defects. The overall maintenance trend shows signs of improvement following a period of recurring wear-related issues. While the car previously struggled with brake line corrosion and tyre degradation, the clean sheet from the latest test suggests that these specific mechanical concerns were addressed and the vehicle is currently in a stable state. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for a 19-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 4,270 miles per year. There is a significant gap in usage between August 2021 and April 2022, where the car covered only 150 miles in eight months. However, usage increased substantially between April 2022 and December 2025, with over 45,000 miles covered in just under four years. This shift from low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which aligns with the perishing tyres noted earlier in the history. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the braking system and suspension components. The record flagged corrosion on the offside rear brake pipe in April 2023 and the nearside rear pipe in January 2025. Despite the recent pass, a thorough check must verify that these pipes were replaced and that no further lateral corrosion is present. Given the low mileage and age of the vehicle, the sidewalls of the tyres should also be inspected for cracking or age-related perish, as the history indicates a pattern of tyres reaching legal limits or perishing before being replaced.