2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · BJ08 ADE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass in October 2025 at 77,829 miles. However, the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding suspension-related components. While the most recent test showed no defects, a failure just five days prior at 77,638 miles highlighted multiple critical issues including worn nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes alongside a nearside front suspension arm ball joint. This suggests that while repairs were recently made to clear the test, the suspension is entering a stage of accelerated degradation. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between December 2020 and January 2022, during which the car covered only 3,364 miles. Since early 2022, usage has increased, with over 35,000 miles covered in four years. This rise in annual mileage after a period of lower use correlates with the increased wear on rubber-based bushes and mechanical ball joints seen in the later MOT entries. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension and rear axle assembly. The recurring failure of the axle swivel pins and bushes across 2023, 2024, and 2025 indicates a potential issue with component quality or alignment that is causing premature wear. The record also shows a persistent history of neglecting tyre maintenance, with multiple advisories and failures for reaching legal limits or having exposed cords. Verify the current tyres for uneven wear, as the repeated worn edges noted in previous tests suggest underlying geometry issues.