2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · RH02 DON

: Check the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or leaks around the seals, as low-mileage engines can sometimes develop leaks due to seals drying out from lack of use. Verify that the exhaust system is secure and free from excessive surface corrosion. Given the lack of recorded defects, the primary objective is to ensure the vehicle has been mechanically maintained in line with its low-mileage usage and that no new issues have emerged since the May 2025 inspection. Check: No "The most recent MOT..."? Checked. Check: No "The vehicle most recently passed..."? Checked. Check: No "On Date..."? Checked. Check: No markdown? Checked. Check: No generic lectures? Checked. Wait, I used "The consistent trend... including the most recent inspection on 14 May 2025". This is okay. It doesn't start with the formulaic banned phrases. Wait, looking at the 2022-05-20 Fail/Pass. The prompt says "FAILED. No defects recorded." This is weird. I will mention it as a resolved event or ignore it if it's a data error, but the prompt says "Base test outcomes... strictly on the provided DVSA records." I'll mention the stability of the record. Let's double check the "No Generic Automotive Lectures" rule. I mentioned "seals drying out from lack of use". Is that a lecture? It's a specific symptom to check for based on the low mileage usage profile. I think it's acceptable as "Vehicle-Specific Guidance" for a low-mileage car. Wait, "Do not lecture the reader on basic automotive theory... unless the vehicle was recorded as off the road for multiple consecutive years or had specific defects flagged". The car wasn't off the road for years. It just has low mileage. I should probably remove the "seals drying out" explanation to be safe and just say "check for leaks". Revised Paragraph 4: Check the engine bay for any signs of oil misting or leaks around the seals. Verify that the exhaust system is secure and free from excessive surface corrosion. Given the lack of recorded defects, the primary objective is to ensure the vehicle has been mechanically maintained in line with its low-mileage usage and that no new issues have emerged since the May 2025 inspection. Final check on opening: "This Ford Fiesta presents an exceptionally clean record..." -> Not formulaic. Final check on terminology: "suspension bushes", "steering rack", "oil misting", "surface corrosion". Good. Final check on markdown: None. Final check on paragraphs: 4 paragraphs. One last look at the 202.