2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · EY61 XFP

The maintenance trend for this 2011 Ford Fiesta shows a worsening pattern of mechanical and structural deterioration, culminating in a pass with multiple advisories in the most recent test on 2025-09-02 at 144,355 miles. The tester flagged worn and pitted front brake discs, an offside front tyre worn to the legal limit and on its edge, and a light oil misting from the nearside front shock absorber. Repeated advisories for discoloured direction indicators across the front and rear suggest failing lens seals or moisture ingress. While the vehicle met the legal standard, the accumulation of these faults indicates deferred maintenance rather than proactive repairs. Covering roughly 9,624 miles per year, the mileage accumulation aligns with typical use for a 15-year-old vehicle. The recorded distance increased by 10,668 miles between the clean pass on 2023-09-08 at 122,667 miles and the 2024-09-05 tests at 133,687 miles. A further 10,668 miles were added by the 2025 tests. This steady accumulation implies consistent daily use rather than prolonged standing, though the recent spike in defects suggests the previous owner relied on the MOT to highlight failures rather than addressing wear proactively. A buyer must inspect the structural integrity of the suspension and braking components. The repeated failure for deteriorated front suspension arm ball joint dust covers in the 2025-08-28 test at 144,342 miles allows dirt and water to compromise the joint itself. Check for play in the front suspension and uneven tyre wear, particularly on the offside front, which was worn close to the legal limit and on its edge, indicating potential tracking or suspension geometry issues. The front brake discs are worn and pitted, requiring measurement of thickness and inspection for heat cracking. Examine the rear exhaust box for advanced corrosion, as the tester noted a corroded and damaged box in September 2024 at 133,687 miles. Inspect the nearside front shock absorber closely; the light oil misting observed in August and September 2025 suggests the damper is weeping, which will degrade damping efficiency if left unresolved. The presence of a leaking rear fuel hose on the August 2025 failure at 144,342 miles also warrants close scrutiny of the entire fuel system for perishing or chafing.