2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EN65 DCF

The vehicle presents a stable and improving mechanical trajectory, culminating in a clean pass on 31 March 2026 at 62,472 miles with zero defects. A brake failure in early 2025 at 60,438 miles saw the tester flag front brake pads below 1.5mm and worn, pitted front discs. The subsequent retest on 13 January 2025 passed without issue, indicating the previous owner replaced the consumable friction components. The underlying maintenance trend is resolving, moving from neglected braking components to a fully defect-free status. Accumulating 62,472 miles over eleven years equates to roughly 5,679 miles annually, confirming exceptionally light usage. The mileage progression reveals a notable gap between 28 December 2023 at 52,384 miles and 8 January 2025 at 60,438 miles, representing 8,054 miles covered in just over a year. Prior to this, the vehicle averaged only 11,190 miles per year between December 2022 and December 2023. This sporadic accumulation suggests prolonged periods of standing interspersed with sudden bursts of heavier use, a pattern that can cause corrosion on brake discs and seize components if not driven regularly. Despite the recent clean record, a physical inspection must focus on the suspension and structural integrity. The December 2023 test at 52,384 miles recorded light oil misting from the nearside rear shock absorber, a condition that often persists despite a clean retest and points to a deteriorating seal. Buyers should compress the rear suspension to check for damping loss and inspect the coil springs for fracture. The December 2022 test flagged all four tyres worn to the legal limit and on the edges, indicating aggressive wear or chronic under-inflation. Examine the inner tyre sidewalls for cracking and check the suspension bushes for play, as edge wear frequently signals worn tracking or deteriorating suspension components.