2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · AV11 SWF

A fifteen-year-old Ford Fiesta presenting nearly 100,000 miles on the odometre yet carrying a sequence of eight consecutive MOT passes with no failures on record represents a creditable roadworthiness history for a car of this vintage. The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was passed, although three advisories were issued, which mark the first non-clean result in the sequence since a 2020 tyre advisory. Prior to that, four tests in succession between 2021 and 2025 recorded no advisories whatsoever, indicating a period of stable mechanical condition. The shift from a completely clean slate to three advisories in a single test is not in itself alarming, but it does suggest that consumable wear items are beginning to surface as the mileage accumulates, and any prospective buyer should expect that the pace of advisory findings may continue to rise. With 99,803 recorded miles spread across fifteen years, the vehicle has averaged roughly 6,650 miles annually, which sits squarely within the normal range for a car of this age and segment. The MOT testing record shows annual or near-annual submissions from 2020 onwards, with only one notable gap of over two years between October 2017 and February 2020, during which time the odometre reading is not captured in the available data. Given the relatively modest annual mileage, wear is likely to be concentrated on age-sensitive components such as rubber bushings, dust covers, flexible brake hoses, and tyre sidewalls rather than on high-mileage items like clutch friction plates or heavy-duty engine internals. The fact that the vehicle has been tested consistently in recent years reduces the risk of undisclosed standing time, but the prior gap is worth verifying with the vendor. The advisories recorded in July 2026 deserve particular attention during a pre-purchase inspection. The front inner brake pads were noted as wearing thin, and while they were not below the legal limit at the time of test, they will likely require replacement within the next service interval, so a physical check of pad material thickness via the wheel is worthwhile. The rear tyre advisory flags both tyres for cracking on the tread pattern, which on a fifteen-year-old car typically indicates age-related rubber degradation rather than uneven wear; close inspection of the sidewalls for perishing and checking the DOT manufacture date code on each rear tyre is sensible. The slightly discoloured rear direction indicators on both sides is a minor cosmetic or bulb-housing issue, but it is worth confirming that all indicator bulbs illuminate correctly and that the lens seals are intact. The earlier 2017 and 2020 advisories both concerned offside front tyre wear, with the 2020 entry specifying worn-on-edge geometry at 2.4mm in the centre of the tread, which hints at possible tracking or suspension geometry irregularity worth investigating. On a road test, particular focus should be given to the front suspension geometry, given the historical offside front tyre wear pattern, paying attention to any pulling to one side under braking or steady throttle, uneven steering return, or clonks from the front strut top mounts and wishbone bushes over uneven surfaces. The brake pedal should be checked for excessive travel or sponginess, which could indicate rear drum or calliper issues on a Fiesta of this generation, and a firm application from speed should produce a straight, vibration-free stop. At the rear, listen for grinding or binding when free-wheeling, which would suggest sticking rear brake mechanisms, and inspect the inner tyre shoulders for any evidence of inner-edge wear that could point to a persistent geometry issue. Finally, examine both rear tyres closely for the documented tread cracking, as tyres of this age with visible perishing should be replaced regardless of remaining tread depth for safety reasons.