2006 Ford Fiesta should there be corrosion?

2006 FORD FIESTA
46,685 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • MANUAL
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LUCETHADDEUS
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My 2006 ford fiesta has just been for its 2nd MOT. I have been given a advisory notice about ;
the rear axle beam corroded &
Front subframe & both suspension arms slightly corroded!
Is this normal for a '06 car??
Jul 20, 2010 at 7:25 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

As this is a MOT you must be in the UK, so do they still run salt on the roads to combat ice?

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 20, 2010 at 8:00 AM
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LUCETHADDEUS
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yes i am in the uk, and they do grit the roads in the bad weather! do u think this is the cause of it!?
Jul 25, 2010 at 4:59 PM
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MHPAUTOS
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Hi there,

If they are using a salt based compound, then this will be adding to the problem, if you live on the coast also a factor, if the body proof sealing was not adequate also a factor.

mark (mhpautos)
Jul 25, 2010 at 6:55 PM
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