2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · FJ11 OSD

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of worsening structural integrity and mechanical neglect. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 116,993 miles, this success followed a significant failure just four days prior. The failure in December 2025 revealed critical structural corrosion on the offside rear subframe mounting and outer sill, which significantly reduced structural strength. This indicates that the vehicle is entering a stage where advanced rust is outpacing basic preventative maintenance. At 116,993 miles, the fifteen-year-old Fiesta has averaged approximately 7,800 miles per year, which is consistent with typical national averages. However, the data shows a recent spike in usage between November 2024 and December 2025, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in just thirteen months. This increased activity, combined with the multiple failures during that same period, suggests the vehicle has been under higher stress while maintenance was only addressed reactively to pass MOT inspections rather than through a proactive service schedule. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the offside rear subframe and outer sills to determine the extent of the structural decay, as the tester flagged this area twice in both 2024 and 2025. The recurring issues with corroded fuel pipes and a fractured offside front coil spring alongside fluctuating brakes point to a history of ignoring mechanical wear until it failed. Furthermore, the history of tyres worn to the legal limit or on the edges suggests the previous owner neglected basic consumable replacements, which often correlates with underlying suspension wear or alignment issues that require professional verification.