2022 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DX22 LFD

The 2022 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed but largely stable maintenance picture. The most recent MOT on 26 April 2026 at 30,021 miles passed, yet the tester flagged multiple new advisories that were absent in the prior two clean tests. Steering rack free play at the wheel, a distorted nearside front wheel, and perished front tyres all appeared within the last year. These are not catastrophic failures, but they signal that the car has either been driven harder recently or routine checks have slipped. The trend is therefore stable overall but with a noticeable uptick in wear items at the latest test. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a four-year-old supermini. The car covered roughly 4,274 miles between the September 2024 test at 25,730 miles and the April 2026 test at 30,021 miles, averaging around 2,850 miles per year over that window. Annual mileage sits close to the stated 7,505-mile average, suggesting consistent rather than extreme use. No large gaps or sudden jumps appear in the record, so there is no obvious evidence of long-term standing or odometer anomalies. The latest advisories warrant a focused physical inspection. A distorted nearside front road wheel should be checked for cracks or buckling, and the steering rack play needs measuring against manufacturer tolerances to determine whether the inner tie rod or rack bush is wearing prematurely. Perished and edge-worn front tyres point to possible under-inflation, aggressive cornering, or neglected alignment, so a four-wheel geometry check is advisable. The rear brakes and suspension components, though not flagged, deserve attention given the car has now reached 30,000 miles, a common interval for first rear brake pad replacement and front suspension bush wear on Fiesta platforms. Buyers should also inspect the inner wings, sills, and subframe mounting points for corrosion, as the Fiesta's rear beam mounting areas can trap moisture. A short test drive over rough surfaces will reveal whether the steering play translates into vague handling or clunks from worn track rod ends. Overall, the car is roadworthy today, but the fresh advisories suggest proactive maintenance is due rather than overdue.