2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LA11 XCS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a concerning trend of reactive rather than preventative care. While it passed the November 2025 test at 192,117 miles, this followed a failure just four days prior. That failure highlighted significant suspension wear, specifically a torn ball arm ball joint dust cover and an excessively worn offside rear suspension arm bush. These issues suggest that the owner only addresses mechanical faults once they reach the point of legal failure, indicating a marginal approach to overall vehicle upkeep. At 192,117 miles, this 15-year-old Fiesta has clocked significantly, averaging approximately 12,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage, with roughly 7,400 miles covered between the November 2024 and November 2025 tests, and another 5,300 miles in the year leading up to that period. This high mileage profile places constant strain on the drivetrain and suspension components. The recurring nature of tyre advisories for inner edge wear across multiple years suggests persistent alignment issues that have gone unresolved for years. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the suspension and steering geometry. The record from 2023 noted a knock from the steering, which combined with the 2025 failure of arm bushes and joints, indicates potential wear in the front end components or steering rack. The 2022 advisory regarding an oil leak and misting nearside front shock absorber should be re-checked to ensure these have not progressed into total failure. Given the consistent pattern of inner-edge tyre wear, a professional wheel alignment check is mandatory to prevent immediate premature replacement of new rubber.