2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FE11 YTH

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 95,311 miles passed, it revealed deficiencies in rear axle swivel bushes and both front tyres wearing out. This marks a departure from the clean records seen in 2023 and 2024, indicating that age-related components are now reaching the end of their functional life simultaneously. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,354 miles per year. Between November 2024 and September 2025, the car covered 2,011 miles, suggesting steady but low-intensity usage. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine, but the long intervals between tests can lead to the degradation of stationary components such as corrosion on brake discs and the cracking of rubber-based bushings regardless of the distance driven. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering assembly closely, as the record from 2022 already flagged a rough steering system and pitted front brake discs. The 2025 advisory regarding the rear axle swivel pins suggests the suspension geometry is developing play, which will eventually impact handling and cause uneven wear if not addressed. Given that both front tyres were found at the 3mm limit with edge wear, the wheel alignment should be verified to ensure new tyres are not prematurely consumed by faulty settings.