2012 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML12 EWD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a trend of escalating wear in the mechanical components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 164,947 miles passed, it followed a failure just weeks prior due to excessively worn suspension arm bushes and slight play in the steering rack inner joints. The fact that the bushes were addressed to secure a pass but left a lingering steering rack issue suggests that the steering and suspension assemblies are beginning to reach the end of their service life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 11,800 miles per year. There is a significant spike in usage between November 2024 (96,381 miles) and November 2025 (164,860 miles), representing nearly 68,000 miles in a single year. This high-intensity period explains the rapid transition from a clean 2022 record to multiple mechanical and structural failures in the more recent tests. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering geometry to ensure the steering rack inner joints have not progressed into a dangerous failure. The record from 2023 noted thin front brake pads and pitted discs, which combined with the high annual mileage, indicates the braking system likely requires immediate attention. Given the misting on rear shock absorbers noted in 2024, the dampers should be checked for active leaks, as the high mileage has likely accelerated seal degradation.