2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FE14 UBW

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile, showing a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 96,879 miles, this followed a comprehensive failure just one day prior at nearly identical mileage. The volume of immediate failures, including a major exhaust leak, an insecure battery, and a missing steering rack gaiter, indicates that critical components were only addressed when forced by a legal requirement. The mechanical state appears unstable with a history of basic upkeep oversight. At 96,879 miles over 12 years, the car has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. However, the data reveals a significant period of neglect between tests. Between June 2023 (82,713 miles) and August 2024 (90,628 miles), the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles, yet the history shows thinning several components and perishing tyres that suggest basic consumable items were ignored until they reached points of failure. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the steering system and exhaust assembly. The missing offside steering rack gaiter noted in 2025 is a high-risk item as it allows grit to enter the rack mechanism, leading to costly failure. The recurring exhaust leaks reported in 2024 and 2025 suggest the manifold or piping may be suffering from advanced corrosion or poorly executed previous repairs. Furthermore, the history of pitted front brake discs and thin pads from 2023 implies that the braking system has been neglected for long periods, necessitating a physical check of current pad life and rotor condition.