2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LD11 XRC

This 2011 Ford Fiesta presents a stable but ageing maintenance profile. The most recent MOT, conducted on 31 October 2025 at 122,845 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for a slightly distorted nearside front inner road wheel. No dangerous or major defects were recorded at that test. The overall trend is broadly stable, with the vehicle passing each year on the first attempt, though the nature of the advisories suggests gradual deterioration of consumables and underbody components rather than acute mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation is consistent and typical for a fifteen-year-old supermini. Between October 2021 and October 2025, the recorded mileage rose from 90,323 to 122,845, an increase of 32,522 miles over four years, averaging roughly 8,130 miles annually. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps in the odometer readings between consecutive October tests, indicating regular yearly use rather than long periods of standing or recent high-mileage abuse. The annual test pattern is disciplined, with every MOT booked within a day or two of the anniversary, suggesting a conscientious approach to compliance. The advisory history reveals a pattern of wear concentrated in the rear suspension and wheel assemblies. In October 2021 at 90,323 miles, both nearside and offside rear suspension arm pins or bushes were flagged as worn, with the tester noting axle bushes perished. This wear did not recur as an advisory in subsequent tests, which could indicate replacement or that the wear stabilised below the threshold for a new failure. Two separate inner road wheel distortion advisories appeared in 2024 and 2025 on opposite sides of the vehicle, suggesting the car has likely endured repeated contact with potholes or kerbs. A buyer should physically inspect the inner rims for buckling and check the condition of the rear axle bushes and suspension arm bushes for splitting or play. The 2022 test at 98,813 miles flagged a corroded rear exhaust mount and a brake pedal wearing smooth, both of which passed without recurrence in later years, implying remedial work was carried out. The offside rear tyre advisory in 2023 for tread worn close to the legal limit on the edge points to possible tracking misalignment or uneven inflation habits. A buyer should verify the current tyre condition across all four wheels, inspect the exhaust mounting points for fresh corrosion, and test the brake pedal anti-slip surface during a road test. While no structural corrosion or braking system failures have been formally recorded, the age and mileage warrant a thorough underbody inspection before purchase.