2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LC11 AAX

A recurring pattern of advisories relating to front brake discs and front tyres, coupled with a suspension ball joint advisory in 2024, defines the mechanical history of this 2011 Ford Fiesta at 147,687 miles. The most recent MOT on 23 October 2025 was a pass, but the same five advisories issued at the 18 October 2025 failed test were carried forward, indicating that none of the underlying wear issues were rectified between those two examinations. The recorded history shows three passes and two failures across the documented tests, with the 2024 failure attributable solely to a non-functional nearside front position lamp rather than a structural or mechanical defect. While the vehicle has consistently met minimum roadworthiness standards on passing tests, the accumulation of repeated advisories on braking and tyre components points to wear that has been monitored rather than actively addressed. With 147,687 miles recorded over approximately fifteen years, this Fiesta averages around 9,800 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of its age. The annual test entries from 2023, 2024 and 2025 show no multi-year gaps that would suggest extended periods off the road, and the consistent year-on-year presence in the MOT database points to regular use. At this accumulated mileage, mechanical expectations should be calibrated toward consumable wear and mid-life component replacement rather than early-life defects, and the test history aligns with that expectation, showing brake disc wear and tyre edge wear consistent with high-mileage operation. Buyers should however recognise that 147,687 miles on a Fiesta of this generation places it firmly in the territory where suspension bushes, engine mounts and clutch components may be approaching or past their service life, even where these items have not yet been specifically flagged. The 2024 advisory noting slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint is the most significant chassis-related item on record. Ball joint play in the front suspension of a Fiesta typically presents on the road as a wandering or imprecise steering feel, particularly over undulating surfaces, and may produce a clonking or knocking noise from the front end when traversing speed bumps or potholes. Given that the advisory is now approaching two years old, a physical check of the joint for any deterioration beyond slight play is warranted, as ball joint wear can progress and lead to an MOT failure if excess play develops. Steering wander, uneven tyre wear on the inner or outer edges, or vibration through the steering wheel at speed would be warning signs to monitor closely during a test drive. The brake disc advisories on both front corners and the tyre-related advisories on the offside front, nearside rear and offside rear should also be checked carefully. Front brake disc wear, even when not considered excessive at the last test, can develop into lipping or runout on a high-mileage vehicle, producing pedal judder or vibration under braking. On the test drive, any pulsation through the brake pedal, squealing from the front calipers, or the vehicle pulling to one side under braking would indicate that the discs or pads now require attention. The tyres themselves, including the noted nail in the nearside rear and the cut on the offside rear, should be inspected for current condition, tread depth across the full width and any signs of uneven shoulder wear that might point to suspension geometry issues stemming from the flagged ball joint. A thorough road test over varied surfaces, combined with a physical inspection of these specific components, is essential before committing to purchase.