2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML11 HYR

The most recent MOT, conducted on 18 December 2025 at 166,464 miles, shows a vehicle that remains roadworthy but is accumulating age-related wear at a noticeable rate. The tester flagged five advisories, including worn front brake discs, slight play in the nearside front inner track rod end ball joint, binding on both front service brakes, and a minor exhaust gas leak. None of these reached failure threshold, yet their simultaneous presence suggests the car is entering a phase where multiple systems require closer monitoring. The maintenance trend is neither clearly worsening nor resolving. It sits in a grey zone where faults are being managed rather than systematically addressed, a pattern typical of a vehicle kept running economically rather than cosseted. The mileage progression tells a consistent story. Between November 2022 at 120,123 miles and November 2024 at 148,414 miles, the car covered roughly 28,291 miles in two years, averaging about 14,145 miles annually. That then tapered to 18,050 miles over the following thirteen months to the December 2025 test. The overall lifetime average sits near 11,098 miles per year, which is typical for a 2011 Fiesta. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden drops in recorded mileage that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods off the road. The record is clean in that respect. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The nearside front track rod end ball joint appeared as an advisory in December 2025, and the offside front track rod end failed outright for excessive play in the November 2023 test before being rectified. This suggests the steering linkage has seen uneven wear and may need further attention as mileage climbs. The front brake discs were flagged as worn in the latest test, and both front brakes were noted as binding, a combination that points toward caliper or slider pin issues rather than simple pad wear. A thorough road test should confirm whether the car pulls under braking or if the handbrake mechanism is dragging. The minor exhaust leak recorded in December 2025 is worth investigating, as small exhaust faults can deteriorate rapidly and affect emissions compliance. The registration plate deterioration noted in both 2022 and 2025 is cosmetic but indicates the car has spent considerable time outdoors without covered parking. Given the mileage and age, a careful underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and brake lines, would be prudent before committing to a purchase.