2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · HV64 ADU

The vehicle currently maintains a roadworthy condition, showing a clear trend of improvement following a period of mechanical wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 84,603 miles passed with no defects recorded, indicating that previous issues with steering and braking components have been addressed. This marks a significant departure from the period between 2021 and 2023 where multiple mechanical failures were flagged by the tester. The mileage pattern is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per annum. The record shows steady accumulation of miles, such as the 6,335 miles driven between the September 2024 and 2025 tests. While the low annual mileage suggests light use, the gap between the 2019 and 2020 tests reveals a period where the car either sat stationary or was driven minimally, though the basic maintenance appears to have been neglected during some of those intervals, leading to multiple tyre-related failures. A buyer should focus their inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the history shows recurring faults with the offside front track rod end and steering rack inner joints. These issues appeared in 2021, 2022, and 2023 before finally being resolved by 2024. While the 2025 test was clean, the buyer should check for any remaining play in the steering or knocking noises over bumps to ensure the repairs held. The braking system also shows a history of accelerated wear, with thin pads and pitted front discs noted repeatedly between 2018 and 2022. Given that these are consumable items, the buyer must verify the current thickness of the pads and the surface condition of the discs. Additionally, the significant failure in 2020 due to multiple sidewall cuts and low tread suggests that previous owners occasionally ignored basic maintenance, so a thorough check of the current tyre condition and structural integrity is essential.