2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SO17 AEB

This 2017 Ford Fiesta holds a current MOT pass obtained on August 8, 2026, at 70,887 miles, but the underlying maintenance trend shows a worsening trajectory of neglect. Just one week prior on August 1, 2026, at 70,706 miles, the vehicle failed its test due to steering linkage wear, incorrect headlamp aim, a fractured exhaust system, degrading suspension springs, and multiple tyre defects. While the immediate faults were rectified to secure the certificate, the accumulation of severe advisory items points to a pattern of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The odometer stands at 70,887 miles after roughly nine years on the road, reflecting an entirely average annual mileage accumulation of approximately 7,800 miles. Reviewing the historical data confirms consistent yearly testing without suspicious gaps, starting from 57,140 miles in July 2024 through 64,227 miles in August 2025 up to the recent tests in August 2026. This steady progression indicates the car has seen continuous, regular usage rather than prolonged periods of sitting idle or extreme commercial deployment. A prospective buyer must conduct a rigorous physical inspection focusing on the suspension, steering, and exhaust assemblies. The August 2026 record flags both rear coil springs as corroded, alongside a persistent offside front track rod end ball joint that escalated from slight play in July 2024 and August 2025 to excessive play by August 2026. Furthermore, the exhaust system requires thorough scrutiny given the repeated mentions of defective central and front mountings paired with a noisy, rattling back box. Consumable health also demands immediate attention upon purchase. The latest examination noted three tyres worn close to the legal limit on their inner edges alongside a cut on the offside rear outer sidewall, indicating potential wheel alignment issues that need correction alongside rubber replacement. Electrical maintenance has likewise been overlooked, evidenced by the nearside rear registration plate lamp appearing as a recurring failure or advisory across multiple annual tests from 2024 through 2026.