2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · ML14 ABU

The 2025‑11‑17 MOT at 176,880 miles resulted in a pass, with only tyre defects noted; therefore the vehicle is presently road‑legal, but the recurring nature of earlier suspension and brake failures indicates a maintenance trend that is neither improving nor deteriorating dramatically, merely persisting with periodic corrective work. Mileage accumulation shows a pronounced acceleration after 2020: the 2020‑08‑01 test recorded 73,174 miles, rising to 98,163 miles by 2021‑11‑16 and reaching 176,880 miles by 2025‑11‑17, an average annual increase of roughly 14,700 miles, well above the typical 7,500‑mile yearly figure for a 12‑year‑old car, suggesting intensive use and likely heightened wear on consumables and mechanical components. Recurring defects point to specific areas that a buyer must scrutinise: the near‑side front anti‑roll bar linkage and track‑rod end ball joints have shown excessive play in 2023‑11‑06 and 2024‑11‑18 respectively, while suspension arm bushes and pins have exhibited wear since 2022‑11‑07; the off‑side rear brake disc was noted as worn, pitted or scored in 2021‑11‑16 and 2021‑11‑15, and a coil spring fracture was recorded in 2021‑11‑15, indicating potential structural fatigue; tyre condition has deteriorated with multiple cuts and perishing since 2024‑11‑19, and the recent 2025 test again flagged cracked or perishing sidewalls, demanding close inspection of tyre integrity and suspension bushings. Therefore a prospective purchaser should verify the functional condition of the suspension linkage, ball joints and bushes, assess the actual depth and condition of the brake discs and pads, examine the structural soundness of the rear suspension components for rust or corrosion, and confirm that the current tyre tread meets legal limits and shows no signs of cracking or perishing before finalising the purchase.