2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · BN64 EXO

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly stable mechanical picture, though the most recent MOT on 28 January 2026 at 129,814 miles introduced two minor advisories not seen in the preceding three years. The Offside Front suspension arm ball joint has developed slight play, and the Nearside Rear tyre was flagged as worn close to the legal limit on its edge. These are not fail items, but they mark a shift from the clean passes recorded between 2022 and 2025, suggesting the car has entered a phase where age-related wear is beginning to surface on components that had previously remained within tolerance. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle. From 67,221 miles on 16 February 2022 to 129,814 miles on 28 January 2026, the car covered 62,593 miles in just under four years, averaging roughly 15,600 miles annually over that period, higher than the lifetime average of approximately 10,800 miles per year. The jump between the February 2025 test at 114,672 miles and the January 2026 test at 129,814 miles alone accounts for 15,142 miles in under twelve months, indicating sustained regular use rather than prolonged standing. There are no suspicious gaps in the record, and the annual test pattern is dependable. A buyer inspecting this Fiesta in person should focus on the front suspension and braking system. The ball joint advisory from January 2026 is the first such flag, but combined with the rear sub-frame bush wear noted back in January 2023 at 82,419 miles, it points to a car whose suspension bushes and joints are now at an age and mileage where deterioration should be expected across multiple locations. The front brake imbalance advisory from the same 2023 test, flagged as only just meeting requirements, warrants a check of disc condition, pad wear, and caliper operation. Uneven tyre wear appearing on the offside rear in 2023 and the nearside rear in 2026 suggests possible tracking drift or inconsistent tyre rotation, so a four-wheel alignment check is advisable. The sub-frame area should also be inspected for corrosion, given the earlier advisory on its mounting bushes on a car now approaching 130,000 miles.