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2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - Mr jtb
Just to ask what would the likely cost of repairs for brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside front to rear pipe . Brakes imbalance across the rear axle. Fuel pipe chafing on top of filter . Monitor and repair advisories play in steering rack (slight play in both sides power steering noisy ) 2 tyres worn on edge . Considering it’s 20 years old and 145000 mileage if it’s worth it. Thanks John.
2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - elekie&a/c doctor
Have you had a quote from the garage?
2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - Mr jtb
Thanks for your reply. Yes ,had a quote from a garage for the brakes and tyres for £400 . Just wondering if that is average for the work.
2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - Andrew-T

None of those things look pricey to deal with, and if you are otherwise happy with the car probably worth doing. The more difficult question may be whether a year later there will be another list of possibly more expensive repairs to do. No mention of bodywork corrosion, which should be a plus ?

Whatever you do, it will probably be cheaper than scrapping and buying another.

2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - Mr jtb
Thanks for your reply. Yes, that’s the question whether there is more to do next year. The bodywork is good for the age,just minor scuffs here and there .
2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - elekie&a/c doctor
£400 seems sensible money to keep it going . I doubt if you could find a similar car for that cost .
2003 Ford Fiesta 1.4 diesel - Mot failure - Mr jtb
Thanks for your advice. Yes ,that’s right not a lot about for that money.