2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · MA60 AAJ

The vehicle last passed its MOT on 31 October 2023 at 117 086 miles with no defects recorded, but that certificate expired in October 2024, leaving the car currently unroadworthy. The maintenance trend shows an early failure in December 2021 at 103 425 miles, followed by an immediate retest pass on 4 January 2022 at 103 432 miles and a clean record thereafter, indicating the issues were resolved and no new faults emerged up to the final test. Mileage accumulation has been steady at roughly 7 300 miles per year, which is typical for a 16‑year‑old Fiesta. The brief 15‑day gap between the December 2021 failure and the January 2022 pass saw only a 7‑mile increase, suggesting minimal use during that period. The subsequent year‑long interval to December 2022 added about 5 600 miles, and the final year to October 2023 added roughly 8 000 miles, showing an unremarkable, linear mileage progression. A buyer should inspect the brake system for binding calipers, uneven disc wear and pad condition, as the early 2022 failures likely involved these components. Suspension bushes and coil springs should be examined for corrosion or excessive wear, and steering rack bushings checked for play. Given the vehicle’s age, the underbody should be inspected for rust pitting, exhaust mounts for corrosion, and all four tyres for uniform tread depth. Finally, verify that the service history aligns with the MOT dates and that any remedial work recorded in 2022 was completed to a standard that supports continued reliability.