2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LD14 AEL

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. The most recent MOT test in May 2026 at 79,056 miles passed immediately after a failure the previous day. This failure highlighted critical front brake pads below minimum thickness and worn discs, alongside both front inner tyres reaching the legal limit. While the immediate issues were addressed, the recurring nature of mechanical failures suggests that the owner only replaces components once they fail an inspection rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of its age, averaging approximately 6,600 miles per year. There is a notable period of clean records between 2017 and 2020, where the car passed without defects between 18,872 and 55,040 miles. However, the frequency of failures has increased significantly as the vehicle aged. The jump of nearly 24,000 miles between the 2021 pass and the 2026 failures indicates that while the mileage remains low, the age-related degradation is affecting rubber and metal components. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear suspension, as the rear coil springs have been flagged for corrosion consistently since 2022. Although they have not yet caused a failure in this record, the persistent rust over four years suggests structural integrity of the springs is declining. The 2025 failure regarding a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint further indicates that the steering geometry is beginning to suffer. The buyer should check for play in all ball joints and verify the current condition of the front tyres, as the record shows a pattern of uneven wear suggesting potential alignment issues.