2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GD65 AFV

The mechanical profile of this 2015 Ford Fiesta is defined by an unusually unblemished MOT history, with no advisories or defects recorded across any of its documented tests. The most recent outcome on 17 October 2025 was a pass, immediately following a recorded failure on the same date — an anomaly that warrants further enquiry with the seller, as it suggests a presentation issue rather than mechanical deterioration, given the immediately adjacent pass. Prior to this, the vehicle passed without comment on 25 October 2024, 24 October 2023, and 4 November 2022, confirming a consistent pattern of roadworthiness over multiple test cycles. The absence of any recorded advisories for suspension components, brake pipes, exhaust integrity, corrosion, or structural areas is notable for an eleven-year-old vehicle, suggesting either minimal wear exposure or that developing issues have not yet reached the advisory threshold set by DVSA testers. With 51,248 miles accumulated over roughly eleven years, this Fiesta is averaging around 4,659 miles per year, which is markedly low for its age and segment. This figure sits well below the typical 7,000 to 10,000 miles annually expected of a car used as regular daily transport, pointing instead to short journeys, weekend use, or extended periods of inactivity. While low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals, it can conversely accelerate deterioration of items that suffer from lack of use — namely dry or perished suspension bushes, surface corrosion on brake discs, and degraded rubber components throughout the underbody. Buyers should be alert to the possibility that hidden wear exists beyond what MOT testing alone has captured. Given the clean advisory record, there are no specific components flagged for targeted re-inspection, but the test drive should still prioritise the areas most likely to deteriorate on a low-use, eleven-year-old Fiesta of this generation. Listen for clonks or knocking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the front wishbones and anti-roll bar drop links, which are known wear points on Mk7 Fiesta models of this vintage. Feel for any pulling to one side under braking, uneven pedal response, or vibration through the steering wheel, all of which could indicate corroded or warped brake discs that have suffered from prolonged standing. On start-up from cold, listen for any timing chain rattle or excessive engine noise, as the 1.25 or 1.4 petrol units fitted to this era of Fiesta are recognised for chain tensioner wear once the vehicle reaches higher mileages. Finally, although the MOT record shows no advisories, a prospective buyer should still conduct a thorough physical inspection beneath the vehicle, as DVSA testing is non-destructive and certain issues may not yet meet the threshold for a recorded defect. Examine the underside, subframe, and suspension mounting points for any surface rust, particularly around the rear axle and brake pipe runs, given the low-mileage profile where protective coatings may have degraded without regular use to keep them active. Check for any signs of oil misting around the engine and gearbox, weeping coolant hoses, and the condition of the exhaust mounting rubbers and hangers. With the same-day pass and failure on the most recent test, it is also worth requesting the original advisory or failure sheet from the seller or testing centre to confirm what, if anything, was identified and subsequently rectified.