FORD FIESTA2010 · 1.6L Diesel

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy status with a demonstrated stable maintenance trend following a brief setback. The most recent test conducted on 5 August 2025 at 194,036 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that any issues identified in previous years have been addressed. This follows a period of clean passes in July 2024 and August 2022, suggesting that the vehicle is being kept to a functional standard despite its age and high-mileage profile. The mileage data reflects consistent heavy usage for a sixteen-year-old Ford Fiesta, averaging approximately 12,000 miles per year. Between July 2023 and July 2024, the car covered 20,399 miles, showing a significant rate of accumulation compared to the previous annual average. The failure recorded on 17 July 2023 at 156,888 miles, followed immediately by a pass at the same mileage shortly later, suggests a minor component failure or a light-related item that was rectified quickly, rather than a systemic failure or long-term mechanical neglect. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components most susceptible to high-mileage wear. Given the vehicle has nearly 200,000 miles, the suspension bushes, coil springs, and shock absorbers should be checked for excessive play or perished rubber. The braking system requires close scrutiny for binding calipers or thin discs, as the high-frequency use puts significant stress on these components. While the MOT history is currently clean, the sheer mileage necessitates a thorough look at the chassis for structural corrosion, particularly around the sills and suspension mounting points.