2015 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · M66 HBT

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a clean MOT history over the past three tests, with the most recent March 2026 inspection at 89,651 miles showing no defects—a stable trend that suggests the vehicle has been well maintained in critical areas. The lone failure in April 2023, occurring just six days before a subsequent pass at 73,688 miles, is an anomaly with no recorded defects, indicating either a minor administrative oversight or a non-critical issue resolved swiftly. No advisories or recurring faults appear in the DVSA records, meaning there’s no evidence of progressive wear in brakes, suspension, or structural components. The absence of corrosion-related failures further implies the underseal and bodywork have been protected against UK road salt exposure. For a car of this age and mileage, this level of compliance is above average, though the irregular failure raises a minor flag worth probing with the seller. Mileage accumulation has been steady but slightly erratic, with 89,651 miles logged over 11 years—roughly 8,150 miles annually, which aligns with typical light-to-moderate usage. The gap between the April 2023 failure and the next test in April 2024 (73,663 to 73,688 miles) suggests the car may have sat unused for several months, possibly explaining the rapid resolution of the issue. More recently, the jump from 86,337 miles in May 2024 to 86,792 miles in March 2025 (a 459-mile increase over 10 months) hints at either infrequent use or a brief period of higher mileage. The most recent 2,859 miles covered between March 2025 and March 2026 indicate a return to lighter driving, which could mean the car has been stored or used sparingly in the past year. Given the lack of defects, a buyer should still verify key wear items in person, particularly the suspension bushes and coil springs, which are common failure points on Fiestas of this age. The rear brakes should be checked for binding or uneven wear, as past MOTs offer no insight into their condition. Tyre tread depth and condition are critical—though not recorded in these tests, the mileage suggests they may be approaching legal limits or showing uneven wear. Structural integrity, especially around wheel arches and sills, should be inspected for early corrosion, despite the clean MOT history. Finally, the exhaust system and emissions components (such as the DPF if diesel) warrant scrutiny, as these are often overlooked in basic MOT checks but can degrade silently.