2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · HV65 DWF

The vehicle is not roadworthy as of the 29 October 2025 test at 36 169 miles. The MOT record shows a pass with no defects recorded, yet the same day a failure was logged for a Nearside Front Tyre lump indicating sidewall separation, an Offside Front Tyre lump of the same nature and a central front driver’s view obstruction caused by a phone holder. The combination of a structural tyre fault and a visual obstruction means the car fails the MOT. The maintenance trend is worsening; earlier entries show repeated tyre damage, brake pad wear, rear coil spring fractures and suspension component deterioration, none of which have been fully resolved. Mileage accumulation is low for an 11‑year‑old Fiesta, averaging roughly 3 300 miles per year. The log shows a steady yearly increase: from 18 038 miles in October 2018 to 23 275 miles in October 2019 (+5 237), then to 25 233 miles in October 2020 (+1 958), 27 033 miles in October 2021 (+1 800), 29 311 miles in November 2022 (+2 278), 31 575 miles in October 2023 (+2 264), 34 399 miles in November 2024 (+2 824) and finally 36 169 miles in October 2025 (+1 770). The intervals are consistent and there are no large mileage jumps, indicating light use or periods of storage. The record is complete with a test each year, though 2019 and 2025 both contain a pass and a failure on the same date. A buyer should inspect the tyres for sidewall bulges, tread wear close to the legal limit and any cracks, paying particular attention to the Nearside and Offside front tyres where structural separation was recorded. The rear axle swivel pins and bushes should be examined for excessive wear, and the front lower suspension arm ball joint dust covers checked for severe deterioration. Brake pads need measurement; the 2022 test noted thin pads, so wear should be verified. The rear coil springs are a known failure point, with fractures logged in 2021, and should be inspected for cracking or breakage. Electrical items such as the stop lamps and the tyre pressure monitoring system have been faulty in the past; a functional test is required. Finally, the fuel cap cover was missing in 2020 and the windscreen wiper area was obstructed by a phone holder in 2025, so both the wiper function and the fuel filler area must be checked for proper operation and corrosion.