2015 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · FJ65 ABF

The most recent MOT test on 2025-11-10 confirms the vehicle remains roadworthy, though the record reveals a pattern of unnecessary retesting that obscures genuine maintenance trends. The final pass at 106,399 miles was clean, but the immediate preceding failure on 2024-10-18—just two days before the retest—suggests the owner exploited the 21-day retest window without addressing underlying issues. The 2023 cycle repeated this pattern, with a failure on the 13th followed by a pass on the 14th, indicating a lack of proactive servicing. While no defects were ever formally recorded, the repeated retesting implies minor issues were either overlooked or temporarily resolved without addressing root causes. The mileage progression shows consistent annual usage of approximately 9,673 miles, which aligns with typical expectations for a vehicle of this age. There are no abrupt jumps or prolonged stagnation periods, though the 2024 retesting suggests the owner may have deferred maintenance rather than accelerated it. The gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests—just over a year—is standard, but the repeated retesting in both years raises questions about whether routine checks were skipped between MOT cycles. No evidence of excessive wear is visible in the record, but the reliance on retests instead of addressing faults suggests a reactive rather than preventive approach to upkeep. Given the lack of recorded defects, the most critical areas for a buyer to inspect independently would be the suspension components, particularly the rear suspension bushes and coil springs, which often degrade incrementally without triggering MOT failures. The repeated retesting pattern hints at potential binding or uneven wear in the brakes, so the rear brake calipers and discs should be checked for uneven pad thickness or corrosion. Structural integrity is another concern; while not flagged, the vehicle’s age and mileage make it vulnerable to underbody corrosion, particularly around the sills, wheel arches, and subframe. The exhaust system should also be examined for leaks or excessive rust, as these rarely appear in MOT records until they become severe. Finally, the tyres—though not mentioned—have failed twice on tread in this record, indicating they may not have been rotated or replaced according to manufacturer recommendations.