2007 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · YA07 YDT

This 2007 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT issued on 16 June 2026 at 110,207 miles, but the maintenance trend is not reassuring. The same test day produced a fail followed by a pass, indicating last-minute repairs were required to secure compliance. Recurring advisories for worn, pitted, and scored front brake discs appear in every test from 2024 through 2026, suggesting a persistent braking issue that has not been properly resolved. The front sub-frame remains flagged as corroded, and brake pipe corrosion has been noted repeatedly since 2024. These are not isolated minor faults. They point to a vehicle that has received patch repairs rather than thorough mechanical attention. The mileage pattern is unusual and warrants scrutiny. Between the June 2025 test at 107,864 miles and the June 2026 test at 110,207 miles, the car covered just 2,343 miles in a full year. For a vehicle averaging roughly 5,800 miles annually over its nineteen-year life, this sudden drop suggests either very light recent use or a prolonged period of inactivity. A car sitting unused for extended periods can suffer from deteriorated brake components, corroded pipes, and perished rubber bushes, all of which align with the defects documented here. A buyer should inspect the front braking system closely, particularly the condition of the discs and the integrity of the front brake pipe to the rear, which has been repeatedly flagged for corrosion under grease. The front sub-frame corrosion advisory has persisted since June 2026 and needs a physical underbody check to confirm it has not progressed to a structural risk. The rear suspension beam bushes have also shown slight wear across multiple tests and may need replacement if play is evident. Power steering seepage, noted in 2024 and 2025, should be examined for fluid loss or pump wear. The most recent test also flagged a cut in the nearside rear tyre deep enough to expose the ply, which led to the initial failure. While this was clearly replaced before the retest, it raises questions about tyre maintenance standards overall. The recurring windscreen damage and wiper issues from 2025 appear to have been addressed, but a buyer should still verify the glass condition and wiper function. Overall, this Fiesta passes its MOT, but the pattern of recurring corrosion, brake wear, and structural advisories suggests a vehicle that has been kept running rather than properly maintained.