2019 Ford Fiesta 1.1L Petrol · CP19 HFV

The 2019 Ford Fiesta passed its most recent MOT on 9 February 2026 at 106,260 miles, but the record reveals a maintenance trend that is mixed at best, with a notable cluster of advisories in the latest test. While the car has consistently passed since a failed test in February 2025, the recurrence of steering rack play across three consecutive tests (February 2025, February 2025, and February 2026) points to an unresolved wear item that has persisted for over a year. The February 2026 test also flagged worn front brake discs and multiple tyre defects, including a perishing offside rear tyre and edge wear on both fronts, suggesting basic consumable upkeep has been deferred. The vehicle has covered approximately 15,180 miles per year, which is high for a supermini of this age. The mileage progression shows a jump from 92,674 miles in May 2024 to 100,452 miles by February 2025, a gain of roughly 7,778 miles in nine months, followed by a further 5,800 miles in the year to February 2026. This sustained high annual mileage places accelerated wear on suspension bushes, brake components, drivetrain mounts, and exhaust systems. The February 2025 failure for a leaking exhaust manifold causing fumes in the cabin is a significant finding, as it indicates the manifold or gasket was deteriorating under thermal stress common in high-mileage use. That defect was rectified before the retest two days later, but the underlying cause, whether corrosion or fatigue, warrants close inspection. A buyer should pay particular attention to the steering rack inner joints, which have shown play consistently since at least February 2025. This could indicate worn track rod ends or a deteriorating rack bush, and a physical inspection should check for clonking over uneven surfaces and excessive free play at the wheel. The front brake discs flagged as worn in February 2026 should be measured for minimum thickness, and the pads assessed for uneven wear that could point to a binding caliper. The tyre advisories, particularly the cracking offside rear, raise questions about age-related perishing, so all four tyres should be checked for date codes and sidewall condition. Given the high mileage and the previous exhaust manifold failure, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, especially around the manifold-to-downpipe joint and along the floor pan, is advisable. The car is roadworthy as of its last test, but the pattern of recurring steering wear and deferred tyre and brake replacement suggests the next owner should budget for suspension and braking overhauls in the near term.