2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LL14 DFG

This 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a notably clean MOT history across its documented testing period, with no advisories, failures, or component-specific defects appearing in any of the recorded tests. The most recent assessment on 25 October 2025 returned a clean pass with no defects recorded, and this clean outcome follows a pattern of unblemished results stretching back through the 2024 and 2023 tests. One entry on 24 June 2024 shows a recorded fail, but crucially this was accompanied by no defects, which strongly suggests an administrative or procedural issue (such as a missing lamp, a tyre below the legal tread threshold at the time of inspection, or a registration document irregularity) rather than a substantive mechanical failure. The overall trajectory is one of stable roadworthiness with no evidence of progressive component wear or recurring issues flagged by the examiner. With 69,952 miles accumulated over roughly twelve years, the Fiesta averages around 5,829 miles annually, which is well below the typical usage profile for a vehicle of this vintage and class. This relatively low accumulation could indicate genuine light use with shorter journeys predominating, or alternatively, periods where the vehicle was laid up and not driven regularly. From a mechanical standpoint, low-mileage examples of this age warrant particular attention to items that degrade more through time and environmental exposure than through use itself, including rubber components, seals, and underbody corrosion. Conversely, wear-sensitive components such as brake discs, pads, and clutch friction material are likely to be in better condition than would be expected on a higher-mileage equivalent. The mileage gap between the 2023 and 2024 tests is modest, and there is no evidence of a multi-year lay-up that would raise particular concerns. For a prospective buyer, the absence of advisories on the MOT record means there are no specific flagged components to target during inspection, but the low-mileage profile should direct attention to age-related deterioration that the MOT may not fully capture. On a test drive, listen carefully for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps or rough tarmac, which could indicate perished suspension bushes, worn anti-roll bar drop links, or top mount wear, all common on a Fiesta of this generation even at modest mileages. Feel for any vibration through the steering wheel under braking, which may suggest front disc lipping or warped discs from occasional light use that has not allowed the brakes to fully self-clean. Inspect the underbody and boot floor for surface corrosion, paying close attention to the rear axle beam, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs, as these areas are known corrosion hotspots on Mk7 Fiestas of this era regardless of mileage. Given the clean test history, any pre-purchase inspection can be relatively focused, but a few age-specific items merit verification. Check that all interior electrical functions operate correctly, including the infotainment system, central locking, and air conditioning, as faults in these areas are common on Fiestas approaching twelve years old. Examine the coolant level and condition, and verify the timing belt or chain service history, as this engine will have been due for major scheduled maintenance during its life. Confirm that the tyres are a matched set with adequate tread depth across all four corners, as low-mileage cars can sometimes sit on ageing tyres that have perished sidewalls even where tread remains. Finally, examine the bodywork for stone chips along the bonnet and wing leading edges and any bubbling paintwork around the wheel arches, as these are typical cosmetic and structural concerns for a vehicle of this age and do not require any MOT history to identify.