2017 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · NV17 HTC

The most recent MOT on 2025-06-30 shows the vehicle failed due to a nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)), along with a brake binding issue and a minor oil leak. These findings indicate critical suspension wear and potential braking system inefficiency, both of which pose safety risks. The failure also repeated earlier issues, such as brake binding and items removed from driver’s view, suggesting unresolved or recurring problems. A pattern of suspension and steering component wear emerges, particularly affecting the nearside front side. The 2024 MOT noted slight play in the offside track rod end, while the 2023 failure highlighted excessive play in the nearside track rod end. These issues, combined with the 2025 suspension arm wear, point to progressive degradation in steering and suspension systems. The trend appears worsening , as the 2025 failure included a more severe suspension defect than previous entries. The vehicle’s mileage of 86,384 miles over 9 years aligns with typical usage (approx. 9,598 miles/year). This suggests no extreme heavy use or prolonged under-use, but it also means components like brakes, suspension, and steering have experienced average wear.