2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · RB02 APB

A clean and uninterrupted record of roadworthiness defines this 2017 Ford Fiesta, with every MOT entry showing either a pass or a fail with no recorded defects, indicating that no advisory items, minor issues, or major failures have ever been logged against the vehicle during its nine-year testing history. The most recent test on 20 June 2026 returned a pass with no defects recorded, continuing the pattern established across all previous examinations, while earlier entries from 2025 and 2024 follow exactly the same format, with one pass and one fail recorded each in 2025 and 2024, both also showing no defects at the time of test. The presence of failed tests without defects recorded typically reflects administrative situations such as early presentation, missing documentation, or items that were rectified prior to the retest rather than genuine mechanical shortcomings, which is consistent with the unbroken sequence of passes that follow each failed entry. Overall, the vehicle presents a stable and clean mechanical profile with no flagged deterioration, no recurring component wear, and no advisories pointing to developing concerns in any of the safety-critical systems routinely examined under the DVSA test regime. Against an age of nine years, the recorded mileage of 48,420 miles equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 5,380 miles, which sits well below the typical usage pattern for a vehicle of this type and age. This level of mileage suggests the car has predominantly experienced short, low-load journeys rather than sustained motorway use, which has mechanical implications worth considering. Lower-mileage vehicles often present with hardened or perished rubber components such as suspension bushes, engine and gearbox mountings, and drive gaiters, simply as a consequence of age rather than wear. Brake discs and pads can also suffer from surface corrosion through infrequent use, particularly during periods of damp weather, and tyres may show age-related cracking in the sidewalls even when the tread depth remains legal. The absence of any recorded advisories across all MOT entries suggests these age-related concerns have not yet reached reportable thresholds, but a prospective buyer should still be mindful of the latent effects of low annual mileage on perishable components. Given the entirely clean advisory history, there are no specific components from the MOT record to target during inspection, which means a thorough physical examination and a careful test drive become particularly important when evaluating this Fiesta. On a road test, listen carefully for any clonks, knocks, or thumps from the front suspension when traversing speed humps, uneven road surfaces, or pothole impacts, as worn or perished anti-roll bar bushes, drop links, and lower wishbone bushes are common findings on Mk7 Fiesta models of this vintage and would not necessarily have been flagged if they remained below MOT failure thresholds. Through the steering, check for any vagueness, knocking, or play that could indicate worn tie rod ends or rack mounting bushes, and feel for vibration or judder through the brake pedal which can suggest corroded or warped front discs, a likely consequence of light use combined with the vehicle's age. Under the bonnet, inspect the cam belt or timing chain area for any signs of oil contamination, as the 1.0 EcoBoost and 1.25 Duratec engines fitted to this generation can develop minor oil leaks from the timing cover and valve cover gasket with high mileage equivalent in years if not in miles, and verify that the cooling system hoses remain supple and free from surface cracking. A practical pre-purchase check should also include a close visual inspection of the underside and structural areas, particularly the rear axle beam, subframe mounting points, and suspension link arms, all of which are known corrosion-prone areas on Fiesta models that have spent several winters exposed to road salt. Look for any bubbling or flaking paint around the wheel arches, sills, and underbody seams, as corrosion here may have developed progressively without yet reaching the level at which an MOT advisory would be raised. Examine the condition of the brake pipes and fuel lines running along the underbody for any surface rust or corrosion, and confirm the exhaust system remains secure and free from excessive corrosion at the mounting points and joints. Finally, verify the service history documentation, paying particular attention to the timing belt or chain replacement interval and the regularity of coolant and brake fluid changes, as low annual mileage does not reduce the time-based degradation of these fluids and a neglected schedule could foreshadow future reliability concerns even though the MOT record itself is immaculate.