2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · ML62 EZF

The vehicle remains roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a developing pattern of front-end suspension wear. In the most recent test in November 2025 at 67,208 miles, the tester identified slight play in the offside front track rod end ball joint. This follows a defect recorded in November 2023 where the offside front suspension arm ball joint also showed play. While the car continues to pass tests, the recurring appearance of joint play indicates that the steering and suspension components are reaching the end of their service life. The mileage profile is notably low for a 14-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent annual usage, with the car covering roughly 4,500 to 5,000 miles between each annual inspection from 2021 to 2025. This low mileage generally suggests less strain on the drivetrain and engine components, but it also increases the likelihood of age-related degradation in rubber parts and structural corrosion, as seen in the 2023 flagging of corrosion on the rear coil springs. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension geometry to ensure the track rod end and ball joints have been addressed or are not deteriorating rapidly. The previous report of corrosion on the rear coil springs necessitates a close look at the mounting points and the spring bodies themselves to ensure rust has not progressed into structural failure. Given the low mileage, the buyer should also check for perished rubber bushings and seized calipers, which often occur on vehicles that spend long periods in stationary use.