2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · BN64 CFG

Across four recorded DVSA tests spanning 2021 to late 2025, this 2014 Ford Fiesta has demonstrated a consistently clean pass record with no failures and only two minor advisories issued in the intervening years. The most recent test on 30 October 2025 returned a straightforward pass with no defects recorded, continuing the trend established at the November 2023 and November 2021 examinations. The two advisories that did appear were minor in nature: a deteriorated rear registration plate noted in October 2022, and slight cracking or perishing on the offside rear tyre flagged in October 2024. That tyre advisory was not carried forward into the 2025 pass, which suggests it was subsequently replaced prior to the latest examination. Overall, the structural and safety-critical components examined under the MOT regime have not raised any concerns over this four-test cycle. The recorded mileage of 74,432 miles accumulated over approximately twelve years works out to an annual average of around 6,200 miles, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and class rather than unusually high or low. There are no extended gaps in the annual testing pattern, with examinations carried out at roughly yearly intervals from 2021 through 2025, indicating the vehicle has remained in continuous road use rather than being laid up for prolonged periods. This consistent usage pattern is mechanically favourable: regular driving keeps seals, bushes, brake components, and the exhaust system working as intended, and avoids the issues associated with long-standing vehicles such as dried-out rubber or seized callipers. With mileage sitting in the moderate range, major drivetrain wear items are unlikely to be imminent, though consumable components like brakes, tyres, and suspension bushes will still be subject to age-related degradation. For a prospective buyer, the specific advisories recorded point towards the areas warranting closer physical inspection. The offside rear tyre perishing noted in 2024 is worth confirming has been resolved with a replacement of matching specification, and a check should be made for uneven tread wear across the axle which could indicate alignment or suspension geometry issues. With a Fiesta of this age and mileage, the common failure points to investigate on a test drive include knocking or clonking noises from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn wishbone bushes or anti-roll bar link drop links, and any vagueness or shuddering through the steering wheel indicating worn track rod ends or top mounts. The rear axle should be checked for stability, as Fiesta rear beam bushes can deteriorate with age and produce a vague or wandering feel at speed. Brake performance should be assessed with particular attention to pedal feel and pulling under braking, as binding front calipers and worn disc surfaces are common age-related issues on vehicles of this mileage bracket, even when MOT brake efficiency readings remain within pass thresholds. The exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and any underfloor sections, should be inspected for corrosion, as salt exposure on a twelve-year-old car can weaken pipework and hangers without necessarily producing noise loud enough to fail an MOT. Under the bonnet, look for signs of oil misting or weeping from the cam cover gasket and check the coolant expansion tank for staining that could indicate a minor head gasket seep. Finally, ensure all exterior lights, the horn, and the rear registration plate itself are in serviceable condition, as the deteriorated plate advisory from 2022 confirms this is an area previously flagged.