2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · BT11 HDF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 17 March 2026 at 104,194 miles with no defects recorded. While the latest result is clean, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. The history reveals a pattern of recurring failures where components are only addressed after failing a test, particularly regarding the suspension and braking systems. The frequency of these faults suggests that the owner performs repairs only when strictly necessary to pass the annual inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of usage, moving from 62,468 miles in 2019 to over 104,000 miles by early 2026. This regularity suggests the car has been used consistently, which helps prevent age-related degradation of rubber components and seals, though the gap between the 2021 and 2022 tests shows a significant increase in mileage that correlates with the mechanical failures noted during that period. A buyer should closely inspect the suspension and steering components, as these have been persistent issues. The tester repeatedly flagged fractured coil springs, worn Macpherson strut bushes, and a failing lower ball joint. Furthermore, the record of distorted road wheels across multiple years in 2022, 2023, and 2024 indicates a history of hitting kerbs or poor alignment, which may have accelerated wear on the steering rack inner joints and front-end geometry. The braking system also requires attention due to a history of pitted and scored discs noted consistently between 2019 and 2024. While the car passed the latest test, the recurring nature of these faults suggests the components may be nearing the end of their service life. A physical inspection should also verify the condition of the offside front seat belt mechanism, which was flagged as faulty in 2025, and the state of the tyres, as previous records showed uneven wear on the edges which could imply ongoing alignment issues.