2015 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · LD15 LRZ

With five MOT tests on file between 2020 and 2025, this 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed but generally stabilising roadworthiness record, anchored by a current pass on 2 October 2025 against a single advisory. That advisory, noting slight play in the offside track rod end ball joint, is the only item of mechanical concern carried forward from the latest examination, and it is the kind of wear item that warrants close attention rather than immediate alarm. The broader picture includes a 2020 major failure for a fractured offside rear coil spring, a 2023 fail for an inoperative nearside headlamp on dipped beam, and otherwise clean passes in 2021, 2022, and 2024 with no recorded advisories. There is no evidence of escalating component failures or accumulating defect patterns, but the two structural or safety-related failures in five years do indicate that consumable and wear-related replacements have been required during the vehicle's working life. At 166,476 recorded miles over roughly eleven years, this Fiesta averages around 15,134 miles per year, which is high for a supermini of this age and places it firmly in the upper bracket of annual usage. There are no significant gaps in the testing record, with annual MOTs consistently taken each autumn since 2020, which means the car has remained in continuous service rather than being laid up. High mileage of this nature accelerates wear on suspension components, brake discs and pads, clutch friction material, engine ancillaries, and drivetrain mounts, so even though the test outcomes do not flag widespread deterioration, the mechanical baseline expectation should be that non-MOT-tested items have accumulated substantial in-service fatigue relative to a lower-mileage equivalent. The most recent advisory concerning slight play in the offside track rod end ball joint should be prioritised during any inspection. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking noises from the front end, particularly over speed humps, rough surfaces, and when turning into kerbs at low speed, and pay attention to any vagueness or delay in steering response, uneven tyre wear across the front axle, or a faint knocking transmitted through the steering wheel during direction changes. While the item is currently within advisory limits, ball joint play tends to progress with continued mileage, so a physical check for excess rotational free play by rocking the wheel with the car raised is worthwhile, and the condition of the inner track rod and nearside equivalent should be confirmed at the same time. Given the fractured rear coil spring recorded in 2020, the rear suspension should be inspected closely, even though no further spring issues have appeared since. Listen for any knocking from the rear on uneven roads, which can indicate weakened or displaced spring seats, and check that the vehicle sits level rather than leaning towards one corner. The brake system, clutch operation, and engine for any unusual smoke, misfire, or oil leaks also merit attention given the accumulated mileage, and a thorough under-bonnet and undertray inspection is advisable to spot any developing fluid seepage from the engine or transmission that would not form part of an MOT check. Overall, the test history suggests a vehicle that has been kept on the road and largely free of serious defects, though the high annual mileage and the recent steering advisory mean that a careful mechanical inspection and extended test drive remain essential before purchase.