2019 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · OL18 BOB

The 2025‑02‑27 MOT at 30,205 miles confirms the 2019 Ford Fiesta remains roadworthy, though it carries several advisories. The tester flagged near‑side and off‑side rear tyres with rubbing on arch liners, a noisy exhaust, a loose off‑side rear brake hose, and rear brake discs that are worn, pitted or scored but not seriously weakened. No failures were recorded, indicating a stable maintenance trend rather than a worsening condition. The vehicle’s mileage of 30,205 at seven years old equates to roughly 4,315 miles per year, a figure below the typical usage for a car of this age and suggesting periods of low activity or extended standing. Mileage gaps are evident: from the 2022‑09‑06 test at 23,246 miles to the 2023‑10‑13 test at 24,575 miles the car accumulated 1,329 miles in 13 months, and then 5,630 miles in the four months leading to the 2025 test, showing a modest increase in use in recent years while the overall record remains relatively clean. A buyer should prioritize inspection of the suspension geometry that caused repeated tyre rubbing, checking for worn bushes, mis‑aligned components or damaged arch liners. The recurring rear brake disc wear and the loose brake hose point to potential caliper slide issues and corrosion; the discs should be measured for thickness and the hose examined for secure fitting and rust. The noisy and leaking exhaust warrants a visual and tactile check of the central and rear sections for rust, cracks or loose mounting, and the tyre damage suggests the need to verify wheel alignment and suspension mounting integrity. In summary, while the Fiesta passes the current MOT, the pattern of repeated tyre contact, persistent brake disc pitting and exhaust noise indicates underlying mechanical wear that a prospective purchaser must verify in person before committing to the purchase.