2017 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WG67 FNF

The 2017 Ford Fiesta currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 21 April 2026 at 67,529 miles, following an initial failure on the same day. That failure was for a nearside rear tyre below the 1.6mm legal limit, compounded by a nail in the offside rear tyre and a slightly distorted nearside front wheel. The retest passed the same day, indicating the tyre was replaced and the nail repaired, though the wheel distortion advisory remains on record. The maintenance trend over the past three years is broadly stable, with no serious mechanical or structural failures. The vehicle passed cleanly in 2023 and 2024, and the 2025 test only flagged a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit, again suggesting tyre condition is the recurring theme rather than underlying mechanical neglect. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. From 48,088 miles in April 2023 to 55,665 miles in April 2024, the car covered roughly 7,577 miles in twelve months. The following year it added 6,487 miles to reach 60,152 miles by April 2025. In the fourteen months between April 2025 and April 2026, the odometer moved just 7,377 miles, a slightly reduced pace but still within normal use for a small hatchback. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the record, and the annual average of around 7,500 miles aligns with typical ownership. The MOT history is also well documented with consecutive annual tests, which is a positive indicator of ongoing compliance rather than lapsed cover. The repeated appearance of tyre-related advisories and failures is the most notable pattern. A nail in the offside rear tyre appeared in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, and the nearside rear tyre has been flagged for low tread or wear on the edge in two of the last four tests. This suggests the rear tyres are wearing unevenly, which on a Fiesta of this age could point to worn rear suspension bushes, a misaligned rear beam, or simply that previous owners have not rotated tyres at reasonable intervals. The slightly distorted nearside front wheel, noted in the most recent test, warrants a closer look in person. A distorted wheel can cause vibration at speed and accelerate tyre wear, and it may indicate the car has hit a significant pothole. A buyer should inspect the rear suspension components, including the beam axle bushes and shock absorbers, for play or deterioration. The front nearside wheel should be checked for true running and the tyre examined for uneven wear patterns. Brake discs and pads were not flagged in any test, but with nearly 68,000 miles on the clock, a visual check of pad thickness and disc condition is sensible. There are no structural corrosion advisories or exhaust emissions failures on record, which is encouraging for a nine-year-old vehicle. Overall, the record suggests a car that has been kept roadworthy with no major mechanical failures, though the tyre wear pattern indicates suspension geometry or basic tyre maintenance deserves attention before purchase.