2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · LR11 TYG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward reactive rather than proactive mechanical care. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 144,969 miles passed, the tester identified multiple minor defects including an exhaust leak, an insecure heatshield, and a worn offside front tyre. This contrasts with the clean record from June 2024, suggesting that the vehicle is entering a stage where components are being addressed only once they approach failure limits. At 144,969 miles over fifteen years, the Ford Fiesta averages approximately 9,600 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for its age. There is a notable three-year gap between the October 2021 and June 2024 tests, during which the vehicle covered roughly 9,000 miles. The recent accumulation of 14,000 miles between 2024 and 2025 indicates a return to higher-frequency use, which places increased mechanical stress on the aging drivetrain and braking systems. A buyer must scrutinise the front end suspension and braking assembly, as the October 2021 failure revealed significant neglect with excessively worn ball joints, weakened brake discs, and dangerously thin brake pads. Although these were reportedly rectified, the recurring appearance of low tyre tread in 2020, 2021, and 2025 suggests a pattern of deferred basic maintenance. The current exhaust leak and insecure heatshield noted in 2025 require immediate inspection to ensure corrosion is not compromising the manifold or piping, which would necessitate a more costly replacement..