2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · CU65 WHF

A pattern of recurring tyre perishing advisories spanning every MOT since 2021, combined with a single suspension-related failure, defines the mechanical history of this 2015 Ford Fiesta. The most recent test on 26 August 2026 was a clean pass with no advisories, and the previous year's test on 3 September 2025 was similarly unblemished, suggesting a stable and improving trend at the upper end of the recorded history. However, the intervening tests show a consistent thread of rear tyre perishing advisories, flagged in 2021, 2022 (twice), and 2024, alongside front brake disc surface wear in 2023 and corroded front lower suspension arms in 2022. The 2022 failure for a fractured nearside rear coil spring is the only major mechanical defect on record and is the kind of component failure that warrants closer inspection of the surrounding suspension geometry. With approximately 23,530 miles recorded over 11 years, this Fiesta has averaged around 2,139 miles annually, which is considerably below typical usage for a vehicle of this age. This low accumulation is consistent with the persistent tyre perishing advisories, as tyres fitted to a lightly driven car deteriorate through age and UV exposure rather than tread wear, making age-related cracking a recurring issue regardless of remaining tread depth. A buyer should not interpret the low odometer reading as evidence of minimal wear, because standing periods bring their own concerns: rubber components, brake fluid, and battery condition all degrade with calendar age rather than mileage. For a prospective buyer, the most relevant physical checks centre on the suspension and brake components that have appeared in the advisory history. The fractured rear coil spring recorded in 2022 is a known weak point on this generation of Fiesta, and any clonking, knocking, or harsh secondary impacts over uneven road surfaces on a test drive would suggest renewed spring degradation or compromised rear dampers and top mounts. The 2022 advisory noting corrosion on both front lower suspension arms should prompt a close inspection of the front subframe mounting points, inner and outer ball joints, and the anti-roll bar drop links, with the vehicle unloaded and then rocked laterally to feel for play. The inner brake disc pitting and scoring flagged in 2023 on both front corners should be verified by checking for brake pedal pulsation or vibration under firm application, along with a visual inspection of the disc surfaces for lipping or heat banding, which would indicate the discs are nearing the point of requiring replacement. Given the consistent rear tyre perishing, any prospective purchase should include a thorough examination of all four tyres for sidewall cracking, tread separation, and DOT date stamp confirmation, as perished rubber compromises wet grip and braking performance even when tread depth appears adequate. The 2024 advisory specifically noted perishing in the treads of both rear tyres, so replacing all four tyres as a matter of course is a realistic budget item. The 2025 and 2026 clean passes are encouraging, but a buyer should still carry out a road test listening for any rear suspension noise now that the vehicle is entering its twelfth year, and should lift the car or use a torch to inspect the exhaust mounts, rear axle bushings, and underbody seams for any emerging corrosion, as the test record does not routinely inspect underbody structural integrity beyond the visible testable areas. A pre-purchase inspection on a ramp remains the most reliable way to verify the current state of the front lower arms, rear spring condition, and any corrosion that may have developed since the last MOT.