2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML06 SXM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deteriorating rubber components and persistent surface corrosion. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 88,136 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for a minor exhaust leak and a severely deteriorated nearside front ball joint dust cover. This indicates that while the car is legally roadworthy, the suspension and exhaust systems are reaching the end of their functional life and require proactive attention to prevent these advisories from escalating into immediate test failures. At 88,136 miles, this Fiesta has covered significantly low mileage for its age, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with intervals of roughly 3,000 to 4,000 miles between the annual tests from 2022 to 2025. However, the low mileage may have contributed to age-related degradation, evidenced by the 2022 record at 77,351 miles where tyres showed signs of perishing and cracking rather than wear. A buyer must prioritise a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, specifically the recurring failures of the ball joint dust covers and anti-roll bar linkages which have been flagged across the last three years. The braking system also requires close scrutiny; the corrosion on the brake hose ferrule and the offside brake pipe has persisted since at least 2023. The advisory regarding the rear sub-frame mounting bushes suggests that structural corrosion is beginning to manifest, which necessitates a monitored check to ensure the integrity of the chassis is not compromised by deep rust.