2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EN64 VFM

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward developing suspension wear and tyre neglect. The most recent test in May 2026 at 106,733 miles identified a new advisory for a worn nearside front track rod end ball joint and an offside front tyre reaching the legal wear limit. While the car achieved a clean pass in 2025, the emergence of these faults indicates that components are beginning to reach their service life as the mileage increases. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,700 miles per year. There is a significant period of use recorded between March 2024 (87,080 miles) and April 2025 (104,296 miles), where the car covered over 17,000 miles in just fourteen months. This burst of high mileage likely accelerated the wear on the suspension bushings and tyres, as evidenced by the recurring worn rear suspension arm bushes noted in the 2024 test. A buyer should inspect the front suspension closely to check for any further play in the track rod ends and ball joints. The history issues from 2022, 2023, and 2026 show a persistent pattern of uneven tyre wear and inner-edge thinning, which suggests potential alignment issues or incorrect pressures that have not been fully addressed. Verifying the rear suspension arm bushings is also necessary to ensure they have not deteriorated beyond the minor movement recorded in previous years.