2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WD66 XCF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in March 2026 at 114,394 miles passed, it carried advisories for both front inner tyres being worn to the legal limit on the edges. This suggests a recurring trend where essential consumables are only addressed once they approach failure or trigger an MOT advisory, mirroring the significant safety failures seen in early 2024. At 114,394 miles over nine years, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 12,700 miles per year. This sits above the national average for its age and places considerable stress on drivetrain and suspension components. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered 12,394 miles in a single year. This rapid accumulation of mileage correlates with the multiple defects recorded during the February 2024 test, where the vehicle failed on eight separate points including serious structural tyre failures like sidewall bulges and exposed cords. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry and components, as the offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint was flagged for play in both 2023 and 2024. The presence of a distorted nearside front road wheel in 2024 indicates a history of significant impact or severe kerbing, which likely explains the uneven wear patterns noted on the front tyres. Given the history of multiple tyre failures involving structural bulges, a thorough check of the current wheel alignment and wheel bearings is required to ensure no further hidden damage exists from the high-mileage use.