2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CA11 MCX

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding deferred suspension and consumable wear components. The most recent test in October 2025 at 74,073 miles identified multiple issues including a severely deteriorated nearside front driveshaft boot and both front tyres reaching the legal limit. While the car passed, the persistence of worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes across three consecutive years indicates these components are being monitored until the point of failure rather than being proactively replaced. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,173 miles per year. Between October 2022 at 45,667 miles and October 2025 at 74,073 miles, the car covered roughly 28,400 miles, suggesting regular usage. However, the 2024 failure at 61,699 miles due to a structurally failed rear tyre and a distorted wheel suggests a significant impact or manufacturing defect that required immediate attention to rectify. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension geometry closely, as the swinging axle bushes and swivel pins have been flagged since at least 2023. The deterioration of the nearside front CV boot noted in 2025 is a high-priority item that will soon lead to drives joint failure if not replaced. Additionally, the corroded offside brake pipe noted in 2022 should be visually inspected to ensure corrosion has not progressed beyond the previous repair, and the pitted brake discs mentioned in 2023 suggest the braking system is nearing the end of its effective service life.