2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · SF14 ABP

The 2014 Ford Fiesta’s most recent MOT test on 2023-02-18 at 31,215 miles passed without defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The record shows no failures or advisories across five tests spanning nearly six years, indicating a stable maintenance history with no recurring mechanical issues. However, the 2022-03-08 entry is anomalous—an identical mileage (24,613) appears twice, once as a pass and once as a fail, which suggests either a clerical error or a test retake after an unrecorded minor issue. Beyond that, the vehicle’s compliance history remains clean, though the last test occurred over three years ago, exceeding the recommended annual MOT interval for vehicles in regular use. The recorded mileage of 31,215 miles over 12 years—approximately 2,600 miles annually—is unusually low for a vehicle of this age, suggesting either light usage or prolonged periods of inactivity. The largest mileage jump occurred between the 2020-03-23 test (16,959 miles) and the 2021-03-13 test (18,468 miles), a modest 1,509-mile increase over a year, while the gap between 2021 and 2022 saw a more substantial 6,145 miles covered in under a year. This pattern implies inconsistent usage rather than aggressive driving, which could mitigate some wear but does not guarantee hidden deterioration from prolonged storage. The absence of advisories or failures in suspension, steering, or structural components in prior tests is reassuring, though the lack of recent MOTs means no recent professional assessment of high-wear items like coil springs, steering rack boots, or subframe mounts. Given the clean MOT history, the primary focus for an in-person inspection should centre on components not routinely tested but critical for this vehicle’s age and mileage. The suspension—particularly the rear coil springs and bushes—should be examined for uneven wear or corrosion, as should the steering rack for fluid leaks or binding. Brake discs and pads, though not failed in tests, warrant inspection for lateral grooving or uneven thickness, which could indicate past neglect. The underbody and wheel arches must be scrutinised for corrosion, especially around the sills and wheel bearings, given the vehicle’s age and the potential for hidden rust from previous storage. Finally, the exhaust system should be checked for leaks or cracks, as catalytic converter failures are common in this model range. The absence of advisories does not preclude these areas from requiring attention.