2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GL64 XFE

A recurring theme of electrical and driver-assistance faults defines the MOT history of this 2014 Ford Fiesta, with the tyre pressure monitoring system flagged in multiple tests and a stop lamp failure appearing on the most recent attempt. On 8 June 2026 the vehicle was presented for test and immediately failed on a non-functional nearside stop lamp, a relatively simple rectification, but the same submission then passed with no defects recorded, indicating the repair was carried out and verified on the same day. Looking back across the seven recorded tests, the trend is broadly stable on structural and mechanical items, with no advisories relating to corrosion, braking components, suspension arms, or exhaust emissions. However, the tyre pressure monitoring system has now appeared twice, first as a major failure in December 2023 and then as an advisory in December 2024, suggesting the underlying fault was either reset, temporarily cleared, or that one sensor has deteriorated further. Combined with the stop lamp rectification on the latest test, the pattern points towards a vehicle with intermittent electrical gremlins rather than mechanical deterioration, but these warrant attention given their persistence. At 90,697 recorded miles over twelve years, this Fiesta averages around 7,558 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a small hatchback of its age and class. There are no significant gaps in the testing history beyond the standard annual cadence, and the mileage progression appears steady rather than showing any unusual spikes that might suggest a long motorway commute or a change of use. There is no evidence within the MOT record of extended periods off the road, which means the suspension, braking, and drivetrain components have been subjected to consistent use rather than suffering the dried-out seals and seized calipers that can affect vehicles that have stood for long periods. That said, at this mileage and age, wear-related items such as bushes, shock absorbers, and exhaust mounting rubbers would be expected to be approaching the end of their service life even though they have not yet been flagged. For a prospective buyer, the specific items to inspect on a physical viewing align closely with the advisories already recorded. The front exhaust flexi was noted as having a minor leak in December 2024, and although this has not been re-flagged, exhaust flexis on Fiesta models of this vintage commonly deteriorate further; on a test drive listen for a ticking or whistling noise from beneath the engine bay on cold start that may quieten as the engine warms, and check for black soot deposits around the joint. The offside front tyre showed sidewall damage and perishing in December 2023, and combined with the unresolved TPMS issue, all four tyres and their sensors should be examined closely. On the test itself, check for any dashboard warning lights remaining after ignition, particularly the tyre pressure indicator, and verify the washers deliver a strong, even spray to both front and rear screens since both were flagged as insufficient in 2023. On the road, the Fiesta should be assessed for the typical age-related wear that has not yet surfaced in the MOT record. Pay particular attention to the clutch bite point, which on higher-mileage Fiestas can sit high due to slave cylinder wear, and listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over speed bumps, as the lower wishbone bushes and anti-roll bar drop links are known wear items on the MK7 platform. The steering should self-centre smoothly without vibration through the wheel, and the brakes should pull up cleanly without judder under heavy pedal pressure, which would indicate warped front discs. Finally, confirm the operation of all external lighting including the brake lights, reversing lamp, and number plate illumination, as the recent stop lamp failure demonstrates how quickly a simple bulb-related issue can become an MOT failure, and verify the rear fog lamp switches on and off cleanly as these are commonly overlooked on older Fiestas.