2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · FL11 YBO

The vehicle remains roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding structural integrity and mechanical wear. While it passed the most recent test in May 2026 at 117,324 miles, the tester identified corrosion on the front sub-frame and the rear axle. This represents a progression from the 2025 test where only the rear axle corrosion was noted, indicating that the structural components of the chassis are actively deteriorating due to age and exposure. The recorded mileage of 117,324 miles over 15 years averages to approximately 7,822 miles per annum, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a car of this age. The data accumulation is consistent, with intervals of roughly 1,800 to 2,200 miles recorded between each annual inspection. This regularity suggests the vehicle has not been subject to long periods of neglect, though the appearance of defects after a clean-year streak starting in 2024 indicates the car is entering a phase where components are reaching their natural service-related limits. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front sub-frame and rear axle to ensure the corrosion has not reached a point of structural weakness that would cause a future failure. The recurring mention of thin front brake pads in both 2024 and 2026 suggests a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive replacement of consumables. Furthermore, the anti-roll bar linkage ball joints flagged in 2025 and the misting front shock absorber from 2024 indicate that the suspension system is showing signs of wear and should be checked for play or further leaks.