2017 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SC17 ABU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a clean MOT pass on 13 August 2025 at 60,132 miles. However, the history reveals a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. The failure just one mile prior at 60,131 miles highlighted multiple critical failures, including thin front brake pads, a worn nearside anti-roll bar linkage linkage, and a split offside front inner CV boot. While these faults were rectified to secure the pass, the pattern suggests the owner only addresses mechanical defects once they reach a failure point. The mileage profile is consistent with low-use urban driving, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year over its nine-year life. There is a notable gap between October 2023 and August 2024, where the car covered only 2,574 miles, followed by a more significant increase of 12,475 miles in the 12 months leading up to the 2025 tests. This low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seizing of moving parts, which aligns with the recurring suspension issues noted in the record. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front suspension and drivetrain components. The tester previously flagged excessively worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes in 2021, and an anti-roll bar linkage in 2025. You must verify that the offside front CV boot shows no signs of grease leakage and check for play in the various suspension mounting points. Given the previous failures for thin brake pads in both 2020 and 2025, the remaining life on the current pads should be measured to ensure they are not nearing the end of their operational life.