2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MD60 XCZ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards developing mechanical wear in rubber components. While it passed its most recent test in May 2025 at 58,694 miles, the tester identified multiple advisories that were not present in previous years. The appearance of play in the front suspension arm ball joints and worn rear axle swivel bushes indicates that the undercarriage is beginning to reach the end of its service life despite the car's low overall mileage. The mileage profile is remarkably low for a fifteen-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 3,900 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between March 2022 and May 2022, where the car covered only 48 miles in two months, but since then the usage has been more consistent, covering roughly 10,000 miles annually. This low-use pattern often leads to the degradation of rubber components and seals, which aligns with the cracking tyres and minor bushing wear noted in the most recent tests. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the front suspension and the engine bay to address the persistent oil leak, first noted as a suspected rocker cover gasket back in 2022. The recurring advisory for an oil leak suggests a slow seep that requires monitoring to ensure it does not escalate into a significant failure. Furthermore, the rear axle bushes and front ball joints flagged in the 2025 test will require replacement soon before the play results in a failure during the next MOT examination.