2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · FE61 OEB

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status with a stable maintenance trend despite a recent progression into minor mechanical defects. The most recent test in March 2025 at 80,238 miles identified age-related wear on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes alongside a slight mist of oil. This represents a shift from the clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating that components are now beginning to degrade as the vehicle ages fifteen years. At 80,238 miles, the Fiesta shows significantly lower mileage than the average for its age, averaging approximately 5,350 miles per year. The usage pattern appears consistent, with annual intervals of roughly 1,400 miles being recorded between the 2021 and 2025 tests. This low annual mileage explains the lack of major mechanical failures, but also increases the likelihood of rubber components deteriorating, as evidenced by the 2021 test where the tester flagged perishing and cracking on both the nearside and offside front tyres. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the rear suspension assembly to ensure the wear on the swivel pins has not progressed into significant play or excessive leaking. The 2024 report of a corroded exhaust system requires a close look at the pipework and hangers to confirm that rust has not reached a point of structural failure. Given the low mileage and previous history of tyre per, checking the condition of all rubber bushings and tyre sidewalls is essential, as these parts often suffer from age rather than mileage-driven wear.