2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AF12 WFS

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on its most recent certification, though the record is now outdated. The test conducted in September 2021 at 169,827 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating the car met all minimum safety standards at that time. However, as the current date is June 2026, the MOT has been expired for nearly five years. This significant gap in documented testing creates high uncertainty regarding the current state of rubber components, fluid degradation, and age-related corrosion. The mileage history reflects consistent high-intensity usage, averaging approximately 12,100 miles per year over its fourteen-year life. Between January 2019 and June 2020, the vehicle covered 23,164 miles, showing a rapid rate of accumulation compared to the annual average. The jump from 148,859 miles in 2020 to 169,827 miles in 2021 continued this heavy usage pattern. Such high mileage places substantial strain on the drivetrain, gearbox, and suspension geometry, which typically reach the end of life at this interval. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the lower suspension and braking system, as the lack of recent data masks potential issues like perished bushes or seized calipers. The historical failures in 2019 and 2020 suggest the vehicle previously required reactive maintenance to pass, though the subsequent clean sheets indicate those faults were addressed. Given the age and high mileage, priority should be placed on checking the structural integrity of sills and wing arches for rust, which often accelerates during long periods without documented testing.