2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · EK61 HSD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of deferred suspension repairs. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 85,964 miles, the tester recorded advisories for slight play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint and all three front anti-roll bar ball joints. This indicates that while the major failures of late 2024 were addressed, the suspension components are now reaching the end of their functional life and will likely require further attention shortly. At 85,964 miles, this fifteen-year-old reflects low mileage, averaging approximately 5,700 miles per year. The usage pattern appears relatively consistent, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests, and approximately 4,200 miles in the year prior. However, the low mileage on an older vehicle often leads to the degradation of rubber components, which aligns with the frequent failures of worn bushes and shock absorber mounts noted in the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front end, as the history shows a persistent issue with ball joints and anti-roll links. The 2024 failure revealed a fractured offside front coil spring and excessively worn ball joints, suggesting that mechanical components are only replaced when they fail rather than proactively. The rear trailing arm bushes and shock absorber bushes were previously flagged as worn in 2023, so these should be checked for tearing or excessive movement. Additionally, although the front brake discs were noted as pitted and scored in 2024, the current state should be verified to ensure the system was properly resurfaced or replaced.