2019 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Petrol · FD69 OSE

The most recent MOT, conducted on 10 December 2025 at 78,538 miles, passed, but the record reveals a maintenance pattern that is stable yet increasingly consumable-dependent rather than proactive. The tester flagged rear brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored, alongside a minor repeater lens defect. These are not critical failures, yet the recurrence of rear brake advisories across multiple tests suggests the previous owner treated braking components as a reactive replacement item rather than a scheduled service point. The vehicle remains roadworthy today, but the trend indicates a buyer should budget for imminent rear brake renewal. The mileage accumulation is broadly typical for a 2019 Fiesta, averaging roughly 11,220 miles per year. The jump from 56,900 miles in December 2023 to 69,330 miles by December 2024 represents approximately 12,430 miles in twelve months, which sits comfortably within normal annual use. The subsequent climb to 78,538 miles by December 2025 adds another 9,208 miles, suggesting a slight reduction in annual mileage during the most recent year. There are no alarming gaps or sudden spikes in the odometer record, and the mileage progression appears consistent with genuine, regular use rather than long periods of standing or clocking. The rear brake system is the most persistent area of concern. Rear brake pads were flagged as wearing thin in both the December 2024 and December 2025 tests, and the December 2025 test added a worn and pitted rear disc advisory. This progression from pad wear to disc wear over a twelve-month window strongly implies the pads were not replaced promptly after the 2024 advisory, allowing metal-on-metal contact or near-contact to degrade the disc surface. A buyer should physically inspect the rear calipers for binding, check disc thickness against manufacturer minimums, and assess whether the handbrake mechanism is contributing to uneven wear. Beyond the braking system, the only other recurring item is a deteriorated rear registration plate, noted in three consecutive tests from 2023 through 2025. This is a minor cosmetic defect with no mechanical significance, though it does suggest the owner was not attentive to basic presentation. The nearside front tyre with exposed ply or cords that caused the December 2024 failure was rectified before the retest two days later, indicating at least some responsiveness to safety-critical defects. A prospective buyer should still inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration given the mileage, and examine the underside for corrosion, particularly around the rear beam and sills, as these are common failure points on high-mileage Fiestas.