2015 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EF15 FVT

The 2015 Ford Fiesta currently holds a valid MOT pass dated 11 February 2026 at 82,289 miles, yet the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. On that same day the car first failed with a cluster of defects, then passed a retest, but the record reveals a vehicle that is now accumulating advisories and borderline failures rather than maintaining the clean bills of health seen in 2024 and early 2025. The tester flagged an offside front service brake binding, front brake discs worn and pitted, a corroded offside rear coil spring, and both rear tyres cracking with the nearside worn to 3mm. These are not isolated minor items. They point to deferred attention on braking and suspension components that a diligent owner would typically address before the MOT due date. The mileage progression tells a fairly consistent story. From the 19 February 2024 pass at 68,522 miles to the 11 February 2025 pass at 75,756 miles, the car covered 7,234 miles in just under twelve months, then added a further 6,533 miles over the following twelve months to reach 82,289 miles. That annual rate of roughly 7,000 miles sits squarely within the typical range for an eleven-year-old supermini and does not raise odometer tampering concerns. The MOT record itself is also well documented with annual tests and no alarming gaps, so there is no evidence the car sat unused for long periods. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front brake assembly. The binding offside caliper combined with pitted discs suggests the caliper slide pins or piston are sticking, which generates uneven pad wear and localised overheating. A road test should confirm the car does not pull under braking and that the handbrake holds on a slope. The corroded offside rear coil spring is a structural concern that can lead to spring fracture if left unchecked, particularly over speed bumps or loaded corners. Check the offside rear wheel arch and lower suspension arm for fresh surface rust or cracking around the spring seat. Both rear tyres showing cracking indicate age-related perishing, likely from standing or UV exposure, and the nearside at 3mm is perilously close to the 1.6mm legal minimum. Budget for a full rear tyre replacement and a close look at the rear suspension bushes and dampers. The 2025 failure for excessive play in both front track rod ends and the offside lower suspension arm ball joint is another red flag. Although that test resulted in a pass on retest, those components wear progressively and the underlying steering and suspension geometry may still be compromised. Have a garage put the car on a ramp and check for play in the track rod ends, lower ball joints, and inner tie rods. The headlamp dipped beam fault from the 2026 failure also warrants a quick aim check, as misaligned beams can mask deeper issues with the headlamp levelling system or front suspension sag. Overall, this Fiesta is roadworthy on paper but the pattern of recurring brake and suspension faults suggests a buyer should negotiate on price to cover imminent brake service work, rear tyres, and a thorough front-end inspection.