2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · CX60 APZ

The vehicle presents a stable but aging maintenance profile, with the most recent test on 4 September 2025 at 113,371 miles showing a pass. While the car has successfully cleared its last two inspections, a persistent oil leak has been flagged in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. This indicates a long-term seepage that, while currently classified as not excessive, requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate into a significant mechanical failure or environmental hazard. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The records show a steady progression from 101,168 miles in June 2022 to 113,371 miles in September 2025. This gradual increase suggests regular, predictable usage rather than long periods of inactivity or sudden, heavy-duty driving. The absence of large mileage gaps between the 2023 and 2024 tests implies the vehicle has remained in active service. The 2023 MOT failure at 105,630 miles highlights a period of significant mechanical neglect. During that test, the vehicle failed on multiple critical fronts, including excessive wear on the offside front suspension arm ball joint, steering rack inner joints, and track rod ends. The tester also identified fluctuating service brakes and thin front inner brake pads. Although these components were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the sheer volume of suspension and steering defects suggests the vehicle has undergone heavy wear on its running gear. A prospective buyer should focus their physical inspection on the underside of the engine to assess the severity of the ongoing oil leak. Given the history of suspension issues in 2023, a thorough check of the bushes, ball joints, and steering linkages is necessary to ensure the previous repairs have held. Additionally, the 2022 advisory regarding pitted brake discs and the 2023 brake fluctuations suggest that the braking system should be inspected for any signs of uneven wear or component degradation.