2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FN11 OGF

A 2011 Ford Fiesta with this MOT history presents a curiously mixed mechanical profile: a single recorded pass at the start of 2024, followed by two consecutive years where a failure on the same day as a pass is logged, and most recently a fail on 13 January 2026 followed by a pass the very next day on 14 January 2026. Critically, none of these tests recorded any advisories or defect categories, which means every entry, whether pass or fail, is officially clean from the tester's perspective. The immediate mechanical takeaway is that whatever caused the failures in both 2025 and 2026 was remedied rapidly between the fail and subsequent pass, suggesting either an intermittent component fault, a tester refusal on a borderline item that was then definitively resolved, or an administrative retest following an earlier-day rectification. The lack of any documented advisories anywhere in the available history is unusual for a 15 year old vehicle and means there is no specific component trend to track, but it also leaves a buyer with very little official intelligence on wear items. Recorded mileage stands at 85,009 miles across approximately 15 years, equating to a running average of around 5,667 miles per year, which is notably low for a Fiesta of this vintage and falls well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles annual use seen for popular small hatchbacks. There are no mileage gaps in the visible MOT history between 2024 and 2026, indicating the car has remained in active use and has been presented for testing each year, though the gap before 2024 cannot be verified from these records alone. Mechanically, this level of annual accumulation tends to be kinder to high wear components such as the clutch, brake friction material and engine internals, but it can simultaneously accelerate deterioration of rubber and polymer items that degrade through age rather than use, including suspension bushes, dampers, drive belts, coolant hoses and the various rubber boots on steering and drivetrain joints. A low mileage Fiesta of this age is therefore more likely to suffer from age related rubber and corrosion failures than from outright wear through use. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means a physical inspection becomes especially important, as the MOT history will not flag developing issues. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the suspension for any knocking or clonking over speed humps and uneven road surfaces, which would indicate worn front suspension arms, anti roll bar bushes or drop link deterioration typical of a Fiesta of this generation. Listen for any clonking from the rear axle on rougher roads as the rear beam bushes can harden and crack with age. Check the steering for any vagueness, juddering under braking or pulling to one side, and test the brakes firmly from speed to confirm a solid pedal without excessive travel, pulsation or grinding, as brake discs and calipers on a low use car can suffer from surface corrosion even when pad material remains. Examine the underside closely for any corrosion on the subframe, suspension components and brake pipe runs, as age related rust rather than mileage wear is the more likely failure mode on a vehicle of this profile. Finally, verify the reason for the consecutive same day fail and pass combinations by reviewing any associated paperwork or rectification evidence, and confirm the advisory free record is genuine by physically inspecting the tyres for tread depth and age related cracking, checking all fluid levels and condition, and ensuring there are no warning lights illuminated on the dashboard. Cold starting behaviour should be observed, as low mileage engines can develop oil seal leaks and coolant gasket issues from infrequent use, and the exhaust should be checked for blowing at the manifold and any corrosion at the joints. Because the MOT file itself contains no flagged components, the assessment of this vehicle's roadworthiness rests almost entirely on the physical inspection and any service history documentation the seller can provide.