2009 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · PJ59 HDU

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 72,942 miles saw the car pass without defects after an initial failure for offside front headlamp aim and insecure mounting. This indicates that the owner addressed immediate lighting safety issues, but the preceding history suggests a tendency to ignore mechanical wear until an inspection fails. At 17 years old with 72,942 miles, the Fiesta has averaged a low annual mileage of approximately 4,300 miles. This level of low usage often leads to accelerated degradation of rubber-based components due to age and stationary time rather than mechanical strain. The data between the December 2023 test at 64,162 miles and the December 2024 test at 68,203 miles shows consistent use of roughly 4,000 miles over that year, confirming the low-impact usage profile. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension and tyre geometry. The December 2024 failure at 68,198 miles flagged an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush alongside significant inner edge wear on both front tyres. These symptoms often indicate poor wheel alignment or worn ball joints which can rapidly scrub new tyres. While the car passed since, the recurring nature of uneven tyre wear across multiple tests suggests the underlying tracking issues may not have been fully rectified. Given the vehicle's age and low mileage, the inspection should also check for structural corrosion on the sills and brake lines, as the MOT record does not explicitly highlight rust issues yet. The deterioration of the rear registration plate in 2024 is a minor cosmetic sign of exposure to the elements. Ensure the headlamp assembly remains secure and correctly aimed to prevent a recurrence of the failure seen in late 2025.