2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · EU65 RLX

The defining mechanical story across this Fiesta's recorded MOT history is a chronic issue with front-end tyres and wheels, alongside escalating brake and suspension wear in late 2023. The most recent test on 2025-12-11 produced a pass but carried an advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front road wheel, a defect that has now appeared on three separate occasions spanning 2022, 2023, and 2025. More seriously, the December 2024 and December 2023 tests each involved dangerous failures related to tyres, and the December 2023 test also recorded major defects on both front brake discs and a dangerous brake pad defect on the offside front. While the 2025 cycle closed with a pass and no dangerous or major items, the cluster of structural tyre problems and the earlier brake deterioration indicate that the front axle consumables have been a recurring source of attention rather than isolated incidents. Mileage has progressed steadily across the recorded tests, with the current odometer reading of 107,456 miles against an 11-year vehicle age equating to roughly 9,700 miles per year. Annual mileage accumulation appears broadly consistent with typical private use, and there are no extended gaps in testing that would suggest prolonged off-road periods or dormant storage. This continuous, moderate level of use generally supports consistent warm-up cycles and prevents the worst effects of long-term standing, but it also means cumulative wear on brake components, suspension linkages, and tyres is well advanced for a vehicle of this age, consistent with the advisory and failure pattern observed across recent tests. A prospective buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and wheel assembly on any inspection, given the repeated nearside front wheel distortion advisories and the slight play noted in the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint in December 2024. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, particularly on nearside turns, and feel for any vagueness or knocking through the steering wheel that could indicate worn ball joints or top mounts. Visually inspect both front wheels for cracks, buckling, or run-out, as a distorted steel wheel will not be rectified by balancing and may require replacement. The nearside front tyre in particular should be examined for uneven shoulder or inner-edge wear, replicating the pattern recorded in 2023 and 2024, which could indicate misalignment, worn suspension bushes, or compromised geometry. The braking system warrants equally close scrutiny given the major disc wear and dangerous pad condition recorded at the December 2023 test. During the test drive, apply the brakes firmly from moderate speed and listen for any grinding, rumbling, or juddering through the pedal, which would suggest corroded or warped front discs, particularly as the vehicle has now covered further mileage since those defects were flagged. Pull away slowly and listen for any scraping or binding from the offside front caliper area, as insufficient pad material was recorded at the last major service of the brakes. Finally, inspect the sidewalls and tread of all four tyres carefully for any bulges, cuts exposing ply or cord, or uneven wear patterns, and confirm the nearside front wheel is straight and true, as the repeated advisories suggest the distortion may be a persistent characteristic of this particular wheel rather than a transient issue.