2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · ML14 FUE

The 2014 Ford Fiesta holds a valid MOT pass dated 28 August 2025 at 58,930 miles, yet the maintenance trend is not reassuring. That same day produced a prior failure for inoperative nearside and offside front position lamps, suggesting a basic electrical oversight was corrected immediately before the pass. More concerning, the most recent test flagged a corroded front sub-frame and worn nearside and offside rear trailing arm bushes. These are not new issues. The sub-frame corrosion advisory first appeared in August 2024 and has persisted, while the rear trailing arm bushes were noted as worn in August 2025. The pattern indicates a slow but steady decline in structural and suspension condition rather than a resolving one. The mileage profile raises its own questions. At roughly 4,911 miles per year, the car has covered very little ground for a twelve-year-old vehicle. The record shows 49,226 miles in August 2023, 54,054 miles in August 2024, and 58,930 miles in August 2025, meaning it added approximately 4,800 miles in each of the last two years. That is consistent but modest. Low annual use can mask neglect, as infrequent driving accelerates corrosion in sub-frames, brake components, and rubber bushes. The gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is exactly one year, and the mileage jump of 4,876 miles fits a pattern of light, possibly short-trip motoring that is particularly harsh on exhaust systems, brakes, and suspension seals. A buyer should focus on the front sub-frame and rear suspension during any in-person inspection. The repeated corrosion advisory on the front sub-frame, even if not yet seriously weakened, warrants a close check for deeper pitting or perforation, especially around mounting points. The worn trailing arm bushes on both sides suggest the rear suspension is tired and may need attention soon. Brake wear has been a recurring theme, with front pads and discs flagged as thin and worn in 2024, so the condition of the current front braking components should be verified. The 2023 failure for an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint was addressed, but any clunking or vagueness in the steering should be tested on a road drive. Tyre condition also appears inconsistent, with inside edge wear noted in 2023, indicating possible tracking or alignment drift that may have recurred.