FORD FIESTA2011 · 1.6L PETROL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a successful test on June 11, 2026, at 133,565 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a pattern of reactive repairs rather than preventative upkeep. The most recent inspection resulted in a failure due to critical safety defects involving a bulged nearside front tyre and excessive play in the nearside track rod end. While these specific issues were rectified toion the retest pass, the history of failures suggests that components are often only addressed once they reach a point of failure. At 133,565 miles over fifteen years, the Ford Fiesta has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per annum, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with 10,000 miles covered between June 2024 and June 2025, and another 11,500 miles covered in the final year. This consistent usage indicates the vehicle has been driven regularly, but the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the rubber-based suspension components, braking system, and the exhaust assembly. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension geometry, as the track rod end was flagged for play in two consecutive years (2025 and 2026). This recurring fault suggests other components in the steering linkage may require attention soon. The exhaust system previously showed a major leak in June 2025, which should be inspected for structural corrosion or poor welding that may have been temporarily repaired. Given the previous failure regarding emissions and the bonnet retaining device, the engine's health and the security of the bodywork require verification to ensure no deeper mechanical issues exist beyond the visible repairs.