2017 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · WU17 GFX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive approach rather than preventative care. The most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 119,852 miles resulted in a failure due to a fractured offside rear coil spring and play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint. While the vehicle passed two days later after repairs were made, the presence of ball joint play suggests that suspension components are reaching the end of their functional service life. The mileage profile is high for a nine-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 13,300 miles per annum. There is a significant discrepancy in the records; the December 2023 test recorded 148,149 miles, while the January 2025 test showed only 96,658 miles. This suggests either a clerical entry error by the tester or an odometer irregularity that requires verification. Regardless of this inconsistency, the high cumulative mileage of nearly 120,000 miles places substantial stress on the drivetrain, cooling system, and suspension bushings. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the suspension geometry to ensure the ball joint repair addressed the only failing component. The 2022 advisory regarding oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber indicates an early stage of seal failure that should be monitored for more significant leakage. Given the fractured spring found in late 2025, the remaining springs should be inspected for signs of corrosion or stress fractures, as high-mileage vehicles often suffer from metal fatigue once one component fails.