2008 Ford Fiesta 2.0L Petrol · ML08 AEC

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, having maintained a clean record for the last three annual inspections. The most recent test on 13 May 2024 at 147,408 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the level of maintenance has remained consistent recently. Following a single failure in early February 2021, the car has passed consecutive tests without any flagged mechanical failures or structural concerns. The mileage accumulation is consistent with an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. The data shows steady usage, with a gap of 13,904 miles between the March 2022 and May 2023 tests, and another 10,126 miles between May 2023 and May 2024. This regularity suggests the vehicle is used regularly rather than sitting for long periods, which is generally beneficial for the health of rubber components, seals, and the braking system. Despite the clean MOT history, the high mileage on 2008 Fiesta necessitates a thorough physical inspection of high-wear areas. A buyer should specifically examine the suspension geometry for perished bushes and worn arms, as these are common points of failure on this generation. Given the age of the car, checking for structural corrosion on the sills and rear wheel arches is essential, as the MOT test only detects significant rust once it becomes a structural integrity risk. You should also verify for fluid leaks around the engine and gearbox to ensure the high mileage has not led to seal degradation.