2020 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EO20 XGG

The most recent DVSA examination on 13 July 2026 recorded a clean pass with no advisories or defects, which is a positive immediate indicator. Looking at the broader four-year MOT history, the vehicle has consistently passed each annual test without any recorded failures, and the advisory pattern is intermittent rather than escalating. The 2024 test returned a completely clean result, while advisories appeared in 2023 and 2025 before the 2026 test again came back clear. This trend suggests that identified issues have been addressed between tests and that the vehicle has been maintained to a satisfactory roadworthy standard, with no progressive mechanical deterioration evident in the official record. With 108,969 miles recorded over six years, this Fiesta is accumulating around 18,000 miles per year, which is notably above the national average for a car of this age and points to sustained high-mileage use such as regular commuting or motorway driving. There are no significant mileage gaps between successive MOT tests, indicating the vehicle has been in continuous use rather than left standing for extended periods, which reduces the risk of standing-related corrosion, brake seizure, and battery degradation. However, higher annual mileage accelerates wear on consumable items including tyres, brake pads and discs, clutch components, and suspension bushes, so a thorough physical inspection is warranted to verify the condition of these wear-and-tear items beyond what the MOT can detect. The 2025 advisory regarding worn, pitted, or scored front brake discs warrants close attention on a pre-purchase inspection. Brake disc wear of this nature typically develops from pad material transfer and minor surface corrosion between uses, and while it was not deemed serious enough to fail, it indicates the discs are approaching the point where replacement will be required. During a test drive, listen for any brake shudder or vibration through the steering wheel under firm braking, particularly from higher speeds, and check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle as a symptom of the discs being sufficiently worn to cause inconsistent friction. Given the 108,000-mile odometer reading, budgeting for imminent front brake disc replacement alongside a fresh set of front pads is a sensible precaution. The cluster of advisories from the 2023 test, including tyre cuts, a nail in the nearside front tyre, and a nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit and on its edge, points to the tyres having been replaced or repaired since, as no further tyre-related advisories appear in 2024, 2025, or 2026. Despite this clean recent record, the high overall mileage means the suspension and steering components should be inspected for wear, including the front suspension wishbones, drop links, and anti-roll bar bushes, as these are known wear items on the Fiesta at this mileage. A test drive should be carried out over varied road surfaces to listen for any knocking or clonking from the front end over speed humps and uneven tarmac. Additionally, given the vehicle's age, verify the service book stamps and request evidence that the timing belt or chain, coolant, and brake fluid have been changed at manufacturer-recommended intervals, as time-based fluid degradation can compromise braking performance and cooling system integrity regardless of mileage.