2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · BU14 GVX

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and currently sound mechanical condition, having passed its most recent MOT on 14 May 2026 at 78,199 miles with zero defects recorded. This clean result marks a notable improvement over the preceding two years, indicating that the previous owner addressed several developing issues before the latest test. The maintenance trend is therefore one of recent correction rather than neglect, though the history reveals a pattern of minor braking and exhaust faults that recurred across consecutive tests before being resolved. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,517 miles per year. Between the May 2023 test at 58,832 miles and the May 2025 test at 67,770 miles, the car covered 8,938 miles over two years, and from May 2025 to May 2026 it added 10,429 miles, suggesting a modest increase in annual use. No suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer record are apparent, and the overall mileage profile reflects typical daily driving rather than prolonged standing or extreme use. Buyers should pay close attention to the braking system, which was the source of repeated advisories and failures in 2025. The May 2025 failure recorded worn and pitted front brake discs, a nearside front inner brake pad below the 1.5 mm minimum, and rear brakes that only just met the imbalance threshold. Although the 2026 pass confirms these items were rectified, a physical inspection of the current disc thickness, pad depth, and rear caliper operation remains worthwhile to confirm the quality of the repair. The exhaust system also warrants attention. A deteriorated front flexi joint appeared in the 2025 advisory, and the 2024 test noted an outer flexi broken but not leaking. These recurring exhaust faults suggest the system has experienced thermal stress or movement fatigue, so a visual check for cracks, gas leaks, and mounting integrity is advisable. Given the vehicle's age and the historical focus on brakes and exhaust, suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion should also be inspected, as these commonly deteriorate on Fiestas of this generation and may not yet have triggered a defect on the record.