2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · BD61 OKH

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive rather than preventative care. While the Ford Fiesta passed its most recent MOT test in December 2025 at 75,043 miles, this followed a significant failure that revealed multiple safety-critical defects. The transition from a failure involving a worn anti-roll bar linkage, track rod end, and dangerously thin brake pads to a pass suggests repairs only occur once components reach the point of legal failure. This pattern indicates a lack of routine mechanical inspections between annual MOT tests. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 75,043 miles is notably low, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. However, the data shows a rapid burst of 10,000 miles driven between January 2024 and December 2024, followed by another 10,000 miles by December 2025. This sudden increase in use, combined with reports of perishing tyres in early 2024, suggests the vehicle may have sat stationary for long periods previously, which often accelerates the degradation of rubber components and suspension bushings regardless of the low mileage. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry. The history shows recurring issues with track rod ends, lower arm ball joints, and anti-roll bar linkages, indicating the front-end assembly is nearing the end of life. The corrosion on both rear coil springs noted in the December 2025 test requires close monitoring to ensure structural rust has not progressed to the chassis mounting points. Additionally, the persistent oil leak identified in late 2024 should be inspected to determine if it is a minor weeping gasket or a failing engine seal that could lead to oil loss.