2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · NX67 OCP

The 2017 Ford Fiesta presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT conducted on 16 April 2025 at 46,218 miles passing with zero defects. Every recorded test in the history, spanning from April 2022 through April 2025, returned a pass outcome, and no advisories or failures appear on file. The vehicle has been consistently roadworthy across at least four consecutive annual inspections, indicating attentive ownership and no emerging mechanical or structural deterioration. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of light use. Between the April 2022 test at 29,696 miles and the April 2025 test at 46,218 miles, the car covered roughly 16,500 miles over three years, averaging approximately 5,500 miles annually. This is well below the typical UK annual figure of around 7,500 to 8,000 miles for a vehicle of this age. The incremental jumps between tests are steady and unremarkable, with no sudden spikes suggesting long-distance touring or prolonged periods of inactivity that could raise concerns about dried seals, flat-spotted tyres, or moisture ingress in the braking system. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage vehicles that spend most time on short urban trips can develop issues that MOT tests do not always capture, such as DPF soot loading, clutch wear from stop-start driving, and localised corrosion on the exhaust system or subframe from moisture retention. The suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers deserve close attention, as these components age with time as well as mileage and can deteriorate from dry rot even on a lightly used car. The braking system, including caliper slide pins and handbrake cables, should be checked for free movement and even pad wear, since infrequent use can cause sticking and uneven deposits on the discs. Tyre condition is another area worth scrutinising. Low annual mileage often means tyres reach their age limit before their tread wears out, and perished sidewalls or date codes older than six years would warrant replacement regardless of remaining tread depth. A short test drive covering varied road surfaces will reveal any suspension knocks, steering vagueness, or brake pull that a static inspection might miss. Overall, the MOT history strongly supports a well-maintained vehicle, but the low-use profile demands a buyer who looks beyond the paperwork and assesses time-related deterioration with equal care.