2005 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · YY55 DPX

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 74,075 miles, this followed a significant failure just three days prior. The trend shows a worsening state of mechanical and structural components, specifically regarding the braking system and exhaust integrity. The presence of a binding caliper and excessively worn offside front brake disc in the 2025 failure suggests that the owner only addresses critical faults when forced by an MOT failure. At 21 years old, the recorded mileage of 74,075 miles is remarkably low, averaging approximately 3,500 miles per year. This low usage frequency explains the visible degradation of rubber components, such as the perishing and cracking noted across multiple tyres. Between September 2023 and September 2025, the car covered only 2,571 miles, yet it suffered multiple failures related to emissions and suspension hardware. This indicates the vehicle likely sits for long periods, which often leads to fluid leaks and perished rubber parts despite the low mechanical wear. A buyer must inspect the offside front wheel assembly specifically, as the tester flagged a distorted road wheel repeatedly in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests a history of impact that could have compromised the suspension or wheel bearing. The recurring exhaust issues, moving from a minor leak in 2023 to a major leak and emissions failure in 2024, require a thorough check of the silencer and lambda sensor. Furthermore, the transmission oil leak noted in 2024 needs a close inspection to ensure it has not progressed toward a catastrophic seal failure.