2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FD64 ACZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive repairs rather than proactive care. While it passed its latest test in April 2026 at 78,404 miles, it had failed just two days prior due to headlamp aim issues, a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system, and perished tyres. The trend indicates that the owner typically addresses faults only after an MOT failure, as evidenced by the recurring failures related to lighting and monitoring systems across the last six testing periods. At 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 78,404 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,500 miles, which is consistent with a low-use city car. However, there is a significant gap in records between November 2022 at 56,212 miles and April 2024 at 68,700 miles, during which the vehicle sat for over 17 months. This low annual mileage paradoxically explains the degradation of rubber-based components, such as the perished tyre sidewalls and cracked springs noted in the more recent tests. A buyer must focus inspection on the suspension and braking systems, as these have shown multiple defects. The tester flagged a fractured offside front coil spring in 2024 and a corroded rear coil spring in 2025, suggesting the suspension components are nearing the end of their service life. The front brake discs were noted as worn in 2024, requiring a physical check for remaining thickness and uneven wear. The recurring failure of the tyre pressure monitoring system, which has appeared since 2018, suggests a persistent electrical fault that may not have been fully rectified.