2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LV65 ACJ

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a clean but irregular MOT history, with the most recent test on 28 November 2025 at 104,695 miles passing without defects—a positive indicator of current roadworthiness. However, the pattern of two consecutive fails in November 2024 (97,407 and 97,531 miles) followed by immediate passes suggests either a brief but unresolved issue or a tester discrepancy rather than a systemic problem. The absence of recurring advisories or defects across all five recorded tests implies no major mechanical trends, though the two fails in close succession —both without recorded faults—could hint at a procedural oversight or a minor, easily rectified issue that was later addressed. For a buyer, this suggests the vehicle has been maintained to pass inspection but may have had a minor hiccup that was swiftly resolved. The Fiesta’s mileage accumulation of 9,518 miles per year aligns closely with typical usage for its age, neither excessively high nor suspiciously low. The 7,194-mile jump between November 2023 (87,907 miles) and November 2024 (97,531 miles) indicates consistent, moderate driving rather than prolonged neglect or aggressive use. The 1,164-mile gap between the two 2024 tests (97,407 and 97,531 miles) —both within the same month—is unusual and may reflect a retest after a minor repair or a clerical error. The lack of further mileage jumps or prolonged gaps in testing suggests the vehicle has been used regularly without extreme wear patterns. Given the absence of defects in the latest test, a buyer should prioritise a visual and hands-on inspection of suspension components , particularly sway bar links, bushings, and coil springs , given their common wear points in Fiestas of this age. The rear brakes should be checked for binding or uneven wear, as the two consecutive fails in 2024 —though undocumented—could imply a transient issue in that area. Structural corrosion should be scrutinised, especially around wheel arches, sills, and the rear trailing arms, as Fiestas are prone to rust in these zones. While the MOT history shows no major red flags, tyre condition, brake fluid age, and fluid leaks remain critical areas to verify, as these are not always caught in standard MOT tests. The exhaust system should also be inspected for signs of leaks or corrosion, particularly near the silencers and mounting points.