2015 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EN65 AAK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its latest MOT on 11 November 2025 at 160,867 miles, it failed just one day prior due to a worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, an inoperative plate lamp, and a corroded exhaust back box. These issues were rectified, yet the recurring failures in suspension and braking components suggest that parts are only replaced once they reach the point of legal test failure. At 160,867 miles over 11 years, this Fiesta has covered a high mileage, averaging approximately 14,600 miles per year. The usage pattern is consistent, with significant jumps of roughly 6,000 miles recorded between annual tests, such as the interval between December 2023 and December 2024. This high-frequency usage profile consistently places considerable stress on wear-and-tear components. The clean records seen between 2018 and 2020 contrast with the frequent mechanical failures observed in the last three years as the vehicle enters an accelerated wear phase. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the front suspension geometry and braking system. The record shows a ball joint and a track rod end failing in both 2024 and 2025, indicating potential fatigue across the entire linkage assembly. The nearside front brake has a history of binding, imbalance, and pitting noted between 2023 and 2024, which necessitates a check for seized caliper pistons or uneven wear on the remaining disc surface. Additionally, the corroded exhaust back box noted in November 2025 requires an inspection of the exhaust hangers and mounting points to ensure structural corrosion is not progressing toward the chassis.