2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · LM61 FFL

The 2011 Ford Fiesta presents a stable mechanical trajectory following a period of significant oversight in 2024. The most recent MOT in May 2026 at 139,311 miles resulted in a pass, albeit preceded by a same-day failure for inoperative registration plate lamps. This minor electrical defect was promptly rectified, indicating the current keeper is addressing basic roadworthiness. The maintenance trend is currently stable, though the 2024 failures reveal a previous lapse in suspension and steering upkeep. Accumulating 139,311 miles over fifteen years equates to roughly 9,287 miles annually, a typical usage profile for this age. The mileage progression shows a notable gap between the April 2024 test at 119,069 miles and the May 2025 test at 129,331 miles. This 10,262-mile increment over a thirteen-month period suggests consistent, steady use without prolonged standing. The recent jump from 129,331 to 139,311 miles in just over a month is anomalous and likely reflects a data entry error or a delayed test recording, rather than an actual 10,000-mile single-month accumulation. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and steering components thoroughly before purchase. In April 2024 at 119,069 miles, the tester flagged a badly distorted offside front wheel, a shock absorber with negligible damping, and slight play in both the track rod end and anti-roll bar linkage ball joints. While the subsequent tests passed, a distorted wheel and degraded shock absorber imply potential impact damage that may have persisted or recurred. Examine the front coil springs and suspension bushes for wear, and check the nearside rear lighting circuit for underlying faults, given the repeated registration plate lamp failures in May 2026. Tyre wear and brake condition also warrant close scrutiny, as the 2024 wheel distortion could have caused uneven wear or knocked the wheel alignment out of specification.