2014 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci 1.5L Diesel · WJZ 2496

A clean, unbroken run of four consecutive MOT passes with not a single advisory or defect recorded is the defining feature of this 2014 Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCi. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 was passed with no defects noted, continuing an identical outcome in May 2024, April 2023 and December 2021. While a clean MOT record cannot by itself establish that a vehicle has been well maintained or is mechanically sound, the absence of recurring advisories for corrosion, suspension wear or brake deterioration across four separate examinations is a genuinely positive indicator, and the trend is stable rather than worsening. Recorded mileage stands at 118,778 miles, which works out at roughly 9,900 miles per year over the car's twelve-year life — entirely typical for a diesel supermini of this age and consistent with regular, sustained use rather than long periods standing idle. One point worth noting is the gap in the test history between December 2021 and April 2023, a span of around sixteen months without a recorded examination. This may simply reflect a test taken slightly early or late, but it is worth asking the seller to account for that period and to confirm the mileage progression with service invoices or older certificates, since the record provided does not show intermediate odometer readings. Because no specific components have ever been flagged, the buyer's inspection should focus on the wear items that naturally accumulate at this mileage on a Fiesta TDCi but which a pass-only record will not reveal. On a test drive, listen for knocking or clonking from the front suspension over broken surfaces, which would point to worn drop links, wishbone bushes or strut top mounts, and check for any pulling under braking or pedal judder suggesting disc wear or a binding caliper. The 1.5 or 1.6 TDCi diesel should be checked for a smooth cold start without excessive cranking, no hesitation or flat spots under load that could indicate a tired dual-mass flywheel or EGR valve fouling, and no blue or white smoke from the exhaust. Given the diesel engine's typical use profile, it is also sensible to verify that the car has seen regular longer runs rather than exclusively short urban journeys, as repeated short trips can lead to diesel particulate filter blockage — a warning light or limp-mode history should be asked about directly. Finally, inspect the sills, rear wheel arches and subframe visually for corrosion, since the absence of rust advisories to date is encouraging but no guarantee on a twelve-year-old car, and request evidence of timing belt replacement if applicable to this engine, as that is a scheduled item the MOT history will not capture.