2015 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EF15 FVW

The 2015 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT issued on 13 November 2025 at 88,419 miles, which is recent relative to today’s date and covers the vehicle through mid-2026. The maintenance trend is broadly stable rather than clearly improving or worsening, though it is punctuated by recurring minor advisories and one notable emissions failure. In the most recent test, the tester flagged both front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the inner edge, indicating wheel alignment or suspension geometry wear rather than simple neglect. No major structural or safety-critical failures were recorded in that pass, suggesting the car remains roadworthy, but the pattern of advisories points to deferred rather than proactive maintenance. The mileage progression is consistent with roughly 8,000 miles per year, which is typical for a small petrol hatchback of this age. Between November 2023 at 72,785 miles and November 2024 at 82,901 miles, the car covered just over 10,000 miles in twelve months, and by November 2025 it reached 88,419 miles, indicating a slight drop in annual use. There are no obvious gaps suggesting long-term standing, and the annual test rhythm aligns with normal ownership patterns. The record is not sparse, and the mileage progression supports a single, steadily used vehicle rather than one that has been mothballed or clocked. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the rear suspension and exhaust system, which have drawn repeated attention across multiple tests. In November 2024, the car failed with excessively worn nearside and offside rear sub-frame pins or bushes, and the November 2023 test noted rear sub-frame bushes worn though not yet excessive. That progression suggests the rear suspension mounting points have deteriorated over time and may now need renewal despite the 2025 pass. The rear exhaust back box or silencer has also been flagged as corroded in three consecutive tests, indicating a chronic moisture trap or underbody corrosion issue rather than a one-off defect. Combined with the two recorded exhaust emissions failures, the catalytic converter and lambda sensor operation should be checked carefully, particularly under load. The repeated fitment of manufacturer sill covers and front undertrays restricting inspection is a minor concern, as it limits visibility of inner sill condition, sub-frame mounting points, and front suspension components. A buyer should request removal of these covers or have a full underbody inspection carried out on a ramp. Front tyre inner-edge wear on the most recent test hints at worn front suspension bushes, tracking misalignment, or tired dampers, so the front wishbones, ball joints, and tracking geometry should be physically checked. Overall, the Fiesta appears fundamentally sound but carries a pattern of slow-developing wear items that an attentive buyer can budget for rather than walk away from.