2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · MF61 ONH

A pattern of front-end corrosion and wheel integrity concerns defines the mechanical profile of this fifteen-year-old Ford Fiesta. Across the recorded tests from January 2023 onwards, the most recent examination on 14 January 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents the strongest outcome in the file. However, the preceding tests show a recurring focus on the nearside front wheel and the offside front brake pipe. The nearside front road wheel was flagged as slightly distorted on 24 January 2025 and again on 14 February 2024, indicating a persistent deformation that has neither been rectified nor worsened sufficiently to fail the test. The offside front brake pipe was noted as corroded but covered in grease or other material in both the 2024 and 2023 tests, suggesting an area that may have been treated rather than replaced. The single recorded failure occurred on 14 February 2024 due to a dangerous nearside front tyre with structural separation on the outer sidewall, a serious safety defect that has not reappeared in subsequent tests. The trend across the file is one of front-end advisories that have been managed to pass standard, culminating in the recent clean test. With 150,026 miles recorded over fifteen years, the Fiesta averages roughly 10,000 miles annually, which sits close to the typical mileage expectation for a vehicle of its age and class. There are no extended gaps in the testing history that would suggest long periods off the road, and the annual accumulation appears consistent throughout the recorded period. This kind of usage pattern places moderate demand on consumable items such as brake pads, discs, tyres, and suspension components, all of which would have been replaced multiple times across the vehicle's life. At this mileage, drivetrain wear, clutch condition, and exhaust system integrity become increasingly relevant, though none of these have been flagged in the MOT record to date. Prospective buyers should pay particular attention to the front brake system given the recorded advisories. The offside front brake pipe has been flagged twice for corrosion covered in grease or other material, and while the cosmetic masking may have hidden deterioration, it warrants a physical inspection underneath to confirm the pipe remains structurally sound, as corroded brake lines are a safety-critical item that can lead to fluid loss under pressure. The nearside front wheel has been recorded as slightly distorted on two consecutive tests, which suggests an impact or kerbing event; check for uneven tyre wear across the front axle, any vibration through the steering wheel at speed, and uneven braking pull to one side. A test drive over broken surfaces should be used to listen for knocking from the front suspension, as a distorted wheel can transmit abnormal forces through the hub bearing and wishbone assemblies over time. The dangerous tyre failure recorded in February 2024 underlines the importance of a thorough tyre inspection on all four corners, looking for bulges, sidewall cracking, or uneven shoulder wear that could indicate alignment issues stemming from the recorded wheel distortion. The headlamp lens advisories from 2023 regarding a product on the lens suggest cosmetic restoration rather than a genuine reduction in light output, but the lamps should still be checked at night for adequate beam pattern and brightness. Given the consistent annual mileage and the absence of advisories relating to emissions, suspension components, or structural corrosion, the mechanical trajectory appears to have stabilised heading into the latest test, though the front brake pipe and wheel condition remain the primary areas to verify in person before purchase.