2014 FORD FIESTA1.6L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clear trend of improvement following a period of mechanical concern. The most recent test in July 2025 at 94,170 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This follows a clean result in August 2024, suggesting the car is currently being maintained to a standard that avoids immediate MOT failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between August 2024 and July 2025, where the car covered nearly 20,000 miles in a single year. Prior to this, the usage was much lower, such as the roughly 5,500 miles driven between August 2022 and 2023. This recent spike in mileage explains the accelerated wear on consumable components and places higher demand on the drivetrain and suspension systems. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the areas previously flagged during the 2023 failure. The tester noted oxidising and wear on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, alongside a distorted nearside rear road wheel. While these passed in subsequent tests, the buyer should check for any signs of renewed rubber degradation or vibration while driving at high speeds. The non-excessive oil leak reported in 2023 also warrants a visual check under the chassis to ensure it has not worsened during the high-mileage period of the last year.