2007 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MM07 ENE

A near-twenty-year-old Ford Fiesta with this mileage profile presents a broadly reassuring MOT history that nevertheless carries a couple of mechanical caveats worth examining closely. The most recent test on 13 February 2025 was a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, continuing a trend that stretches back through a pass on 31 December 2022. However, the sequence also contains two recorded failures that both sit on exactly the same date as a subsequent pass, namely 12 December 2023 and 29 December 2022, which strongly suggests these were retest entries following minor rectification work rather than serious mechanical failures or persistent defects. With no advisories or component-specific defects listed across any of the recorded tests, there is no documented pattern of wear issues on suspension, braking, exhaust, or structural elements, giving the vehicle a clean bill of roadworthiness on paper and indicating that any remedial work between failure and pass was evidently resolved to DVSA standard. Across roughly nineteen years of recorded use and 115,582 miles, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,083 miles annually, a rate that sits comfortably within typical expectations for a car of its age and class. The gap between the 2022 and 2023 tests is consistent with the standard twelve-month MOT cycle, and the jump from 2023 to the 2025 test represents either a valid exemption period or a missed test that did not affect roadworthiness outcomes. There are no dramatic mileage spikes or extended dormant periods in the recorded data, which means components such as the timing chain, clutch, and engine consumables have been subjected to steady, regular use rather than the harsh cycles of stop-start commuter duty or the prolonged inactivity that can accelerate corrosion and degrade rubber seals. This kind of consistent usage tends to be kinder to mechanical components overall, though a nineteen-year-old vehicle will inevitably have age-related degradation regardless of mileage. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no flagged component history to specifically chase, but the age and mileage of the vehicle warrant a targeted physical inspection of the areas most likely to show wear on a Fiesta of this generation. The rear beam axle, trailing arm bushes, and front suspension components, particularly the bottom arms and drop links, are known wear items that should be examined for perished rubber, vertical cracks, or any knocking when the wheel is manually rocked with the car raised. The subframe and inner arches are common corrosion zones on older Fiestas and should be inspected closely for any surface rust advancing through the metal, particularly around mounting faces and brake line clips. On a test drive, listen for clonking over uneven surfaces, clunks during full-lock manoeuvres at low speed, and any vagueness or knocking through the steering rack, all of which would suggest worn front-end components that have not yet reached advisory threshold. The braking system warrants careful attention despite the clean test record, particularly the condition of the front discs, which on a high-mileage Fiesta can develop a raised lip and lipped wear pattern, and the rear drum mechanisms, where the wheel cylinder seals and shoe adjustment are not separately tested during the MOT procedure. On test, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and any pulling to one side under steady braking would suggest a binding caliper or uneven pad wear. Engine-wise, listen for any timing chain rattle on cold start, which is a well-documented weakness on the older petrol units, and watch for blue smoke from the exhaust on overrun or under load, indicating oil consumption issues. Finally, confirm that the cooling system, including the radiator, hoses, and thermostat, is in good order, and check for any signs of oil leaks from the cam cover or sump gasket, both of which are common age-related issues on a vehicle that has covered this level of mileage.