2006 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SL56 UGW

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT in June 2024, but the test history highlights a developing pattern of wear in the steering and suspension systems. Although the car is 20 years old, the recorded mileage of 114,271 miles is relatively low for its age, averaging roughly 5,700 miles per year. However, the vehicle has actually covered over 11,000 miles annually between recent tests, suggesting a significant increase in usage that contradicts the low lifetime average. The 2023 failed test revealed serious defects, including a rough rear wheel bearing and excessively worn rear sub-frame pins or bushes. While these issues were addressed to secure a pass three days later, the 2024 advisories indicate that front-end wear is persisting. The tester flagged slight play in the offside front steering linkage and a slight seepage from the central power steering component, suggesting the front steering geometry is under stress. The condition trend appears to be worsening, moving from a clean MOT record in 2021 to a failure in 2023 and recurring advisories on steering components in 2024. The history notes that the suspension has been lowered and the exhaust is modified. These modifications likely contribute to the accelerated degradation of the suspension bushes and joints, as the failed tests in 2023 specifically cited damage to anti-roll bar dust covers and sub-frame components. You should prioritize a physical inspection of the rear sub-frame mounts and bushes to verify the quality of the previous repairs and check for any fresh movement or corrosion.