2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · WF07 NXJ

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of deferred repairs and reactive maintenance. While it passed the most recent test in March 2026 at 81,064 miles, this followed a failure that highlighted significant mechanical and safety issues. The pattern shows a shift from a clean record in 2024 to a series of failures in 2025, suggesting that the owner only addresses faults when forced by the MOT testing process rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 19 years old, the recorded mileage of 81,064 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 4,267 miles per year. This low usage profile often leads to age-related degradation of rubber and metal components rather than mechanical wear from distance. Between March 2024 at 67,258 miles and March 2025 at 75,134 miles, the car covered roughly 8,000 miles, yet this period saw the emergence of multiple failures including tyres and suspension components that appeared despite the low annual mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the braking system and suspension assembly. The record repeatedly flags corroded brake pipes across multiple years, with the 2026 failure noting an offside rear pipe covered in grease, which often indicates an attempt to hide surface rust. The 2026 failure also identified excessively fluctuating front brakes, suggesting likely warped brake discs or sticking calipers that require immediate attention. Furthermore, the defective gearbox mounting and corroded rear coil springs noted in previous tests suggest the vehicle's structural components are under stress from age-related oxidation. The structural integrity of the underbody requires close scrutiny given the recurring corrosion issues on coil springs and brake lines. The failure for exposed cords on the offside rear tyre at 75,134 miles indicates that basic consumable upkeep was neglected until the vehicle became unsafe. Any purchaser should check for deep rust on the mounting points and ensure that the recently replaced shock absorbers and brake components have been fitted with quality parts to prevent recurring failures.