2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · MJ14 WMU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of deferred repairs regarding suspension and consumables. The most recent test in September 2025 at 70,020 miles resulted in a failure due to multiple safety issues, including an excessively worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint and hazardous tyre damage. While the vehicle passed the re-test shortly after, the recurrence of ball joint failures across multiple years suggests that the owner only addresses faults when necessitated by an MOT failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. At approximately 12 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,020 miles represents a low annual average of roughly 5,800 miles. The data shows consistent but infrequent usage, with approximately 3,700 miles driven between the 2024 and 2025 tests and 5,700 miles in the year prior. This low-mile profile often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perishing cracking noted on the nearside front tyre in the September 2025 record. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a history of ball joints and track rod ends developing play or failing entirely between 2023 and 2025. The persistent mention of pitted and scored front brake discs from 2023 through 2024 indicates the vehicle may have sat for long periods, allowing corrosion to develop. Additionally, the non-excessive oil leak flagged in 2024 requires a physical inspection underneath to ensure it has not escalated into a significant seal failure given the age of the engine.