2002 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · SN52 AYX

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 23 October 2025 at 87 524 mi failed with a catalogue of serious defects: nearside rear suspension component mounting excessively corroded, front sub‑frame seriously weakened, both axles fractured, and offside front suspension mounting corroded. The pattern of failures over the past four years shows a clear worsening trend, moving from minor advisories in 2023 to multiple structural and mechanical defects by 2025. Mileage accumulation has been low overall—approximately 3 647 mi per year over 24 years—yet the last twelve months record a sharp rise from 82 603 mi in early September 2024 to 87 524 mi in late October 2025, a gain of nearly 5 000 mi. The MOT log shows two tests within days of each other in September 2024 and two tests within weeks in September and October 2025, indicating frequent retests rather than long intervals. A buyer must inspect the front sub‑frame and suspension mounting points for corrosion‑induced loss of structural integrity, examine both axles for cracks or fractures, and test suspension arms, ball joints and shock absorbers for wear or fluid leaks. Brake pipes should be checked for corrosion and grease contamination, the coil spring for fracture, and the exhaust for insecure mounting or blue‑smoke emissions. Lamp functionality and brake binding also need verification, as these recurring faults suggest ongoing neglect of rust‑prone components. Given the recent failures and escalating corrosion, the vehicle is not recommended for road use without extensive repairs to the sub‑frame, axles, suspension and braking systems.