2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LE57 JKE

The vehicle presents a declining maintenance trend, moving from several years of clean MOT results to a series of mechanical advisories in the most recent testing cycle. While the January 2026 test at 94,933 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged multiple issues including a missing offside front fog light, a nearside rear wheel bearing with slight play, and front tyres wearing excessively on the inner edges. This suggests that while the vehicle remains legally roadworthy, the quality of preventative maintenance has slipped compared to the defect-free periods seen between 2017 and 2021. The mileage accumulation appears consistent with a typical driver, averaging approximately 7,900 miles per year over its twelve-year lifespan. The record shows steady progression from 32,781 miles in January 2017 to the current 94,933 miles in January 2026. There are no significant gaps in testing or suspicious periods of stationary use, though the jump between the January 2024 test at 71,917 miles and the January 2025 test at 87,004 miles indicates a period of higher-than-average usage of roughly 15,000 miles in a single year. A prospective buyer should focus heavily on the suspension and steering geometry. The history shows recurring issues with suspension components, including a failed test in January 2022 for worn rear suspension arm bushes and a failed test in January 2023 for a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. The January 2026 advisory regarding front tyres wearing on the inner edges strongly implies an ongoing alignment issue or worn suspension bushings that have not been fully rectified. The recent advisory regarding play in the nearside rear wheel bearing warrants immediate physical inspection. Any movement felt through the hub or unusual noise during a road test could indicate that the bearing requires replacement. Given the recent pattern of tyre wear and suspension failures, checking the condition of the steering rack, control arms, and shock absorbers is essential to ensure the vehicle does not require significant immediate investment to address deteriorating handling characteristics.