2011 FORD FIESTA1.6L Diesel

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 2026‑07‑03 at 109,568 miles, carrying a single advisory for offside rear service brake binding (1.2.1 (f)). That outcome reflects an improving maintenance trend; earlier records show repeated failures in 2020‑2024 covering exhaust emissions, a fractured front coil spring, rear tyre cuts, suspension wear and steering‑rack play, whereas the last two years have produced only minor advisories. The pattern suggests that remedial work has been undertaken, though the brake binding persists as a low‑level concern. Mileage accumulation has followed a typical trajectory for a 15‑year‑old car, averaging roughly 6,500‑7,000 miles per year through 2024. The test dates are spaced annually, but the mileage rise slowed markedly after 2024: from 105,588 miles in June 2024 to 107,860 miles in July 2025 (≈2,272 miles) and then to 109,568 miles in July 2026 (≈1,708 miles). This deceleration may indicate reduced usage or longer intervals between tests, and the two entries on 2024‑06‑27 at virtually identical mileages suggest a retest rather than a regular annual inspection. A prospective buyer should focus inspection on the rear brake system for binding, the offside rear tyre for cuts or damage, and the front offside coil spring for fracture. Suspension components merit close scrutiny: both sides of the steering rack exhibit play, and the front suspension arm bushes are noted as worn. Check the exhaust for leaks or corrosion, verify headlamp intensity, and assess wiper effectiveness. Finally, examine the anti‑roll bar linkage and any signs of rust or structural degradation, especially around the rear axle swivel pins and trailing arm bushes, as these have been recurrent failure points in the vehicle’s history.