2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AF65 VMM

A pattern of persistent front brake wear, suspension deterioration and minor interior trim damage defines the mechanical history of this 2015 Ford Fiesta. The most recent test on 6 June 2026 resulted in a Pass, but only after a prior failure on 30 May 2026 was rectified, which had identified an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint classified as a Major defect, alongside an inoperative offside rear stop lamp. Front brake pad wear advisories have appeared consistently across 2024 and 2026, and a 2024 advisory noted front brake discs showing wear, suggesting the front braking system is approaching a replacement cycle. The recurring advisories regarding missing or damaged seat belt buckle covers on both nearside and offside positions in 2025 and 2026 point to ongoing minor deterioration of interior components rather than any structural safety concern. The 2024 headlamp aim failure, recorded as aPRS item, was successfully addressed and did not recur. With approximately 110,733 miles recorded over eleven years, this Fiesta accumulates roughly 10,067 miles annually, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of its age. There are no extended gaps in the MOT testing record that would suggest prolonged off-road status, and the mileage progression between tests appears steady and consistent. This kind of regular annual usage is generally favourable mechanically, as it indicates the engine, transmission and ancillary systems have remained in active service rather than suffering the degradation associated with long periods of standing. However, the cumulative mileage does place the vehicle in a bracket where consumable replacement and wear-item attention become routine, particularly for braking components, suspension linkages and tyres. Buyers should pay particular attention to the offside front suspension area, given the Major ball joint failure recorded in May 2026. On a test drive, listen for any knocking, clunking or creaking from the front suspension, especially when traversing speed bumps, potholes or uneven road surfaces. With the steering at full lock both directions, any excess play, vibration through the wheel or irregular clunking would suggest the replacement component has worn prematurely or that adjacent bushes, track rod ends or anti-roll bar linkages require inspection. The front brake system warrants close evaluation: feel for any pedal judder or vibration under braking, which combined with the noted disc wear advisory could indicate warped or excessively worn discs, and listen for any grinding or squealing that might confirm the thin front pads flagged in 2026 have not yet been replaced. The seat belt buckle covers missing on both sides should be verified as a straightforward cosmetic rectification, but it is worth confirming the buckles themselves latch securely and retract correctly. Stop lamp functionality, including the offside rear unit that failed in May 2026, must be checked personally as part of any pre-purchase inspection. Given the 2025 advisories regarding front tyres worn close to the legal limit and rear tyres showing perishing, an immediate budget for a full set of replacement tyres should be anticipated. Finally, inspect the underside of the vehicle for any developing corrosion on subframes, brake pipes and suspension components, as an eleven-year-old Fiesta with this mileage exposed to typical British winter conditions can begin to show surface oxidation that is not always captured in MOT advisories until it reaches a more advanced stage.