2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EN64 VFP

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a broadly stable but ageing mechanical picture as of its most recent MOT on 19 February 2026 at 73,219 miles. That test passed, yet it flagged four distinct advisories, indicating the car is entering a phase where wear components are drawing attention. The nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes were both noted as slightly worn, a typical deterioration item on a small hatchback of this age. A minor front exhaust leak was detected, alongside a front service brake fluctuation that fell short of an outright failure but warrants monitoring. Compared with the completely clean pass recorded on 31 January 2025 at 64,148 miles, the 2026 result shows a modest decline, though nothing yet suggests a worsening spiral. The mileage accumulation is unremarkable for an eleven-year-old vehicle. The recorded jump from 64,148 miles in January 2025 to 73,219 miles by February 2026 represents approximately 9,071 miles in thirteen months, a step up from the longer-term average of around 6,656 miles per year. This could reflect a change of owner or simply a busier period of use. The earlier record is consistent and well-spaced, with tests in February 2023 at 48,876 miles and February 2024 at 57,053 miles showing steady annual accumulation of roughly 8,000 to 8,200 miles. No suspicious gaps or sudden leaps are visible in the odometer history. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front braking system and the exhaust. The February 2024 failure at 57,053 miles for worn front brake pads, combined with the 2026 advisory for fluctuating front service brakes, points to a front brake assembly that may have unevenly worn discs, a sticking caliper, or a hydraulic issue. Have a technician measure disc thickness and runout, and check caliper slide pins and the handbrake mechanism on the rear. The recurring minor front exhaust leak, present in both the February 2023 and February 2026 tests, likely stems from a deteriorating flexi-joint, manifold gasket, or cracked bracket. It is not an immediate failure risk but will worsen and could affect emissions compliance at the next test. The rear axle swivel pin and bush wear, flagged on both sides in 2026, is a common Fiesta issue and often manifests as a vague clunk over bumps or slight rear-end wander. Press the rear suspension through its travel and inspect for play at the hub carriers. Given the car's age, also examine the underside for corrosion to the subframe, sills, and brake lines, as no structural items have been flagged yet but the risk increases beyond the seven-year mark. Overall, the record describes a car that has been kept legal but not cosseted, and a pre-purchase inspection should prioritise the front brakes, exhaust integrity, and rear suspension bushes.