2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GD65 ACX

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, but the MOT history reveals a reactive maintenance pattern rather than proactive care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 116,463 miles resulted in a failure for a non-functional rear stop lamp and a cracked offside rear tyre. While the car passed immediately after repairs, the recurring nature of lighting faults and tyre degradation suggests that the owner only addresses defects when forced by the annual testing process. At 116,463 miles over eleven years, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 10,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a small hatchback. The mileage accumulation is steady with annual intervals, showing roughly 10,000 to 13,000 miles covered between tests. However, the high mileage is now manifesting as wear on mechanical components, as evidenced by the 2022 failure at 80,145 miles involving thin front brake pads and lipped discs, alongside corroded rear coil springs noted in 2024. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the suspension and braking system. The tester previously flagged oil misting front shock absorbers in 2022 and corrosion on rear coil springs in 2024; these areas should be checked for further leaks or structural fatigue. Given the consistent history of tyres reaching the legal limit or showing perishing, the current set of tyres must be evaluated for tread depth and sidewall cracking. The repeated failure of the stop lamp across multiple years also indicates a potential wiring issue or frequent bulb failure that warrants a functional check to ensure electrical reliability.