2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · LF64 DFP

A pattern of repeated advisories rather than outright failures defines the mechanical history of this 2014 Ford Fiesta, with the most recent test on 9 May 2025 recording a clean pass and no defects noted. Across the four recorded tests between 2022 and 2025, the vehicle has consistently passed, but the advisory trail points to a predictable wear profile for a high-mileage supermini. Front brake discs scored or pitted on both sides have been flagged at three consecutive tests, while the rear axle swivel pins and bushes were noted in both 2022 and 2023, and rear coil spring corrosion appeared in 2024 alongside an exhaust rear silencer with corroded outer skin in 2022 and 2023. The 2025 result with no advisories may reflect replacement of consumables rather than an absence of wear, and a buyer should treat the recurring advisory pattern as the vehicle's true mechanical signature. With 130,668 miles recorded over roughly twelve years, the Fiesta has covered approximately 10,889 miles per year, which sits close to the average for its age and class. The annual MOT cadence has remained consistent with no testing gaps, suggesting the vehicle has been in regular use rather than laid up. That level of sustained mileage places meaningful cumulative demand on suspension components, bushes, brake hardware and exhaust fittings, which aligns with the recurring advisory items recorded across the test history. The absence of mileage gaps or sudden jumps means there is no obvious concern regarding clocked readings or extended periods of disuse, but the steady accumulation of distance reinforces that consumables flagged at recent tests are likely to require attention. The persistent front brake disc wear on both sides is the most concrete mechanical concern to investigate on a viewing. Pitting and scoring on Fiesta front discs typically progress to lipping and reduced braking feel, so on a test drive listen for any judder through the pedal under firm braking and watch for steering wheel vibration, particularly from higher speeds. Feel for a soft or inconsistent pedal, which can indicate the discs have worn unevenly or that the calipers are binding. Measure remaining disc thickness against the manufacturer service limit if a gauge is available, as repeated advisories suggest the discs may now be approaching the point where replacement is required. Rear suspension condition deserves close physical inspection, given the recorded advisories on both the coil springs and the axle swivel pins and bushes. Corroded coil springs on a Fiesta of this age commonly lead to spring fracture, which presents as a sudden knocking over bumps or an uneven ride height, so push down firmly on each rear corner and check the vehicle settles level. The swivel pin and bush wear can translate into vague, wandering steering over uneven surfaces or a knocking from the rear axle on acceleration and over bumps. The exhaust rear silencer advisories should also prompt a check for blowing sounds at idle, visible rust perforations, or insecure mounting hangers, as corroded outer skin on the silencer frequently progresses to a blow or fracture over subsequent winters.