2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AF11 AEC

The 2011 Ford Fiesta presents a currently roadworthy status following a pass at 173,326 miles on 24 February 2026. The maintenance trend is stable with no advisories or defects logged across the five most recent tests. A single failure on 26 January 2026 at 173,047 miles is anomalous, as the tester recorded no defects; this points to an administrative or presentation issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, with the vehicle passing cleanly less than a month later. Recorded mileage sits at 173,326 against an age of roughly fifteen years, equating to about 11,555 miles per annum and reflecting typical use for a small hatchback. The odometer advanced from 148,632 in February 2023 to 156,902 in February 2024, then 165,190 in February 2025, and 173,326 by February 2026. Annual accumulation held near 8,000 to 8,400 miles, showing no rapid surge or prolonged dormancy. The MOT data is sparse on faults, with every pass carrying a clean sheet and no corrosion, brake, suspension, or emissions concerns raised by any examiner. Given the absence of recorded advisories, the buyer should still commission an independent inspection of consumable items not always captured at test: front suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc wear fronts given the mileage. At 173,000 miles the original clutch, exhaust system, and subframe corrosion protection warrant physical checks. The January 2026 failure with zero defects suggests verifying the VOSA failure reason code in person, as a paperwork error can mask a withdrawn test. Previous keepers maintained the vehicle to a passable standard without neglecting obvious roadworthiness items across four consecutive annual tests. The clean record implies routine servicing rather than deferred maintenance, though high mileage means drivetrain fatigue remains a risk invisible to MOT scrutiny alone.