2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · GJ61 AEE

The 2011 Ford Fiesta passed its most recent MOT on 28 November 2025 at 179,741 miles, leaving it roadworthy with minor advisories. The maintenance trend shows a clear worsening pattern from clean tests in 2022 and 2023 to multiple failures and worn components by 2024 and 2025. In the October 2024 test at 106,888 miles the car failed on six faults including a non-working nearside headlamp on dipped beam, incorrect colour nearside rear indicator, dead offside front position lamp, ineffective nearside wiper, failed nearside stop lamp, and edge-worn offside front tyre. The owner corrected those items the same day to secure a pass, but the recurrence of tyre edge wear and new suspension wear by 2025 suggests basic upkeep was skipped between services. Mileage rose from 85,525 in November 2022 to 97,853 in October 2023, then jumped to 106,888 by October 2024, a modest annual rate near 11,983 miles. A massive unexplained leap to 179,741 by November 2025 adds 72,853 miles in thirteen months, far above the prior pattern. Such rapid accumulation in the final year points to heavy use or a new owner covering long distances, accelerating wear on drivetrain, suspension, and brakes beyond the earlier clean record. The November 2025 test flagged nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on the edge and a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush, though the bush showed no excessive movement. The 2024 failure on lighting and wipers indicates previous neglect of consumable safety items. A buyer should inspect the front suspension arms and bushes for deterioration, check all tyres for uneven edge wear and confirm correct inflation, and verify the headlamp, indicator, position lamp, stop lamp, and wiper function that failed in 2024 remain sound. Given the high late mileage, examine brake discs, coil springs, and underside corrosion for structural integrity before purchase.