2017 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SY17 VRF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a reactive rather than proactive ownership pattern. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 58,731 miles, this followed a failure just one day prior for multiple mechanical defects. The transition from a failure to a pass suggests the owner addressed only the minimum requirements to legal the car rather than performing comprehensive preventative maintenance. The trend shows a concerning emergence of wear across the braking, suspension, and exhaust systems within the latest inspection interval. The mileage profile is consistent with typical low-use patterns, averaging approximately 6,500 miles per year. Between November 2023 (52,306 miles) and November 2024 (53,755 miles), the car covered only 1,449 miles, which resulted in a clean MOT record. However, the 4,976 miles driven between November 2024 and November 2025 saw a significant increase in usage that coincided with the appearance of several mechanical faults, including the failure of a ball joint dust cover and the perishing of the nearside rear tyre. A buyer must look closely at the offside front braking system and the exhaust assembly. The tester flagged a pitted brake disc and a minor exhaust leak in late 2025, both of which indicate components are reaching the end of their service life. Given the previous failure of a fractured rear coil spring in 2023 and the ball joint cover failure in 2025, the suspension geometry should be inspected for rubber degradation and excessive play. The noted oil leak in the most recent test requires a physical inspection to ensure it remains a minor seepage rather than a significant seal failure that could require engine-level repairs.