2022 Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo Mhev 1.0L Petrol · FL72 POU

A 2022 Ford Fiesta Titanium Turbo MHEV carrying 50,157 miles presents a roadworthiness profile that is largely uneventful on the official record, with the DVSA MOT test on 17 November 2025 returning a clean pass and no advisories or defects recorded at that examination. The absence of any flagged items is a positive indicator of structural and mechanical condition at the point of test, particularly given that corrosion-related advisories and suspension component wear are common failure points on MHEV Fiestas of this generation as they accumulate mileage. With only one test entry on file, it is not possible to establish a multi-year trend of declining condition, but the single clean pass is consistent with a vehicle that has not yet begun to throw up the typical wear-related advisories associated with higher-mileage superminis. Prospective buyers should treat this as a snapshot rather than a guarantee of ongoing condition, especially given the mileage accumulated since manufacture. The annual mileage accumulation of roughly 12,539 miles per year is notably high for a four-year-old Fiesta, sitting well above the typical 7,000 to 9,000 miles average for a vehicle in this class. This level of use implies that the consumable components, particularly brake pads, brake discs, tyres, drive belts, and the mild-hybrid system ancillary hardware, will have been subjected to considerably more thermal cycling and frictional wear than a lower-mileage equivalent. There are no recorded testing gaps to suggest extended periods off the road, and no anomalous mileage jumps between examinations, indicating the vehicle has likely been in continuous service rather than left stationary for prolonged stretches. The mechanical implication is that any rubber-mounted components, such as engine and gearbox mounts, along with clutch friction material and dual-mass flywheel integrity on the manual variant, warrant closer scrutiny than the MOT record alone might suggest. Given the absence of any documented advisories, the inspection focus should shift to the components that the MOT test does not fully assess but which commonly fail on high-mileage mild-hybrid Fiestas. The 48V belt-driven mild-hybrid system introduces an additional drive belt and starter-generator unit that should be inspected for unusual whine or belt chirp on cold start, as these systems can develop bearing wear before any dashboard warning appears. On the test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would suggest worn lower wishbone bushes or drop link degradation that may have developed since the November 2025 test. Steering response should be checked for any vagueness on centre or pulling to either side under braking, both of which can indicate front suspension geometry wear or uneven brake caliper binding. The braking system, while not flagged on the MOT, should be physically inspected for pad and disc wear given the mileage, with particular attention to the rear drum or disc assemblies for any signs of binding or uneven pad transfer. Tyres should be examined for inner-edge wear, which is a common Fiesta symptom of misalignment following suspension component wear. Under the bonnet, check for any signs of oil seepage around the cam cover and turbo oil feed pipes, as well as the condition of the 12V battery in the boot area and the condition of the MHEV auxiliary battery cooling ducts. A handheld OBD scan to confirm no stored powertrain or hybrid system fault codes is also advisable, as the MOT examination does not interrogate the MHEV-specific electronic control modules. Any evidence of these symptoms would warrant a pre-purchase inspection by a technician familiar with the 1.0 EcoBoost mild-hybrid drivetrain.