2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · LS10 YSN

A clean and consistent DVSA test history defines this sixteen-year-old Ford Fiesta, with every recorded inspection from 2022 through April 2025 returning a pass certificate and no advisories or defects logged by the examiner. The single anomaly in the file is a failed test on 27 July 2022, submitted only the day before a pass was issued on 28 July 2022; the absence of any recorded defects on that failed notice suggests a minor item such as a registration plate, lamp, or an item resolved immediately before the retest, rather than any underlying mechanical fault. Across four consecutive years of testing the vehicle has demonstrated sound roadworthiness with no advisory items flagged for suspension, braking, exhaust, steering, or corrosion, indicating that the recorded wear points and structural condition have remained within test thresholds throughout this period. Annual mileage of roughly 6,500 miles over the sixteen-year life of the car sits broadly in line with typical accumulation for a small hatchback of this vintage, suggesting a mix of shorter urban runs and occasional longer journeys rather than sustained high-mileage motorway commuting. No gaps in the MOT record raise concerns about extended periods off the road, which means the consumable components such as brake discs, tyres, and suspension bushes have continued to be exercised regularly, reducing the risk of seizing or premature deterioration associated with prolonged standing. The steady and moderate usage pattern supports a reasonable expectation that major drivetrain wear on the clutch, gearbox, and engine internals should be proportionate to the mileage rather than aggravated by neglect or abuse. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific components from the test file to target for reinspection, but the age and mileage still warrant a focused appraisal of areas commonly affected on a Fiesta of this generation. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocks from the front suspension over speed humps and rougher tarmac, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, anti-anchor bar drop links, or top mounts, and pay attention to any steering vagueness, wandering, or knocking through the column under load. Check that the clutch operates without slipping on inclines, that the gearchange remains precise without synchromesh crunch, and that the engine pulls cleanly without excessive vibration, misfires, or timing chain rattle on cold start, which is a known wear point on later Zetec units. Brake feel should be tested at low speed for any pulling to one side, suggesting a binding or seized caliper, and the pedal should feel firm without excessive travel that could indicate worn rear shoes or a master cylinder issue. Inspect the underside for any fresh oil weeping from the engine or gearbox, examine the rear subframe mounting points and sill seams for any bubbling or perforation that may have developed beyond what previous testers have recorded, and check exhaust condition for blowing joints or a deteriorated mounting. Given the vehicle's clean pass history, the principal residual risk lies in age-related deterioration rather than documented fault patterns, so a thorough mechanical inspection before purchase remains advisable.