2021 Ford Fiesta ST-Line Edition Turbo 1.0L Petrol · GL21 LLY

The vehicle holds a current MOT certificate issued on 11 May 2026 at 43,436 miles, which remains valid until May 2027. The maintenance trend is broadly stable but reveals a pattern of deferred minor work rather than proactive servicing. The most recent test passed with an advisory for slight play in the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, a fault first flagged in the failed test of 5 May 2026 at 43,432 miles. That failure exposed several issues that were rectified within six days, including both front tyres replaced or repaired, front brake pads and discs addressed, and the windscreen washer topped up. The rapid retest suggests the immediate failures were fixed, yet the ball joint advisory carried forward into the pass, indicating the component was not replaced but merely deemed serviceable for now. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 2021 petrol hatchback. The vehicle covered roughly 7,133 miles in the twelve months between the April 2025 test at 36,299 miles and the May 2026 tests at 43,432 to 43,436 miles. Annual mileage sits close to the 8,687-mile average implied by the odometer reading, with no sudden spikes or prolonged dormancy visible in the record. The gap between the May 2024 test at 31,493 miles and April 2025 at 36,299 miles shows a similar steady accumulation of around 4,800 miles in that eleven-month window. There are no alarming gaps or anomalies that would suggest the car sat unused for long periods or was driven excessively hard. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The recurring advisory on the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint warrants close scrutiny, as progressive play in this component can lead to vague steering, uneven tyre wear, and eventual failure under load. Have a mechanic check for play with the front end raised and the weight off the suspension. The front brake discs were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored in the May 2026 failure, and while they passed on retest, their condition should be verified with a visual check for lipping, scoring, or thickness variation. The nearside front brake disc was similarly flagged. Ask whether the pads and discs were replaced or merely assessed as within tolerance, as the latter leaves less margin for further wear before the next test. The tyre-related failures in May 2026, including a below-minimum tread depth on the nearside front and exposed ply or cords on the offside front, suggest the previous owner allowed consumable items to deteriorate close to or beyond legal limits before acting. This points to a reactive rather than preventive maintenance approach. Inspect all four tyres for uneven wear patterns, sidewall damage, and remaining tread depth, paying particular attention to the inner edges where wear often goes unnoticed. The windscreen washer advisory is trivial but worth confirming the pump and jets function correctly. Overall, the car appears mechanically sound for its age and mileage, but the pattern of advisories and last-minute repairs indicates a buyer should budget for front suspension and brake component replacement in the near to medium term.