2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · MM15 LNA

The official MOT record for this 2015 Ford Fiesta covers three annual tests from May 2023 through May 2025, with the vehicle last presented at 38,728 miles. The most recent outcome on 21 May 2025 was a Pass with no defects or advisories recorded, suggesting a stable roadworthy status at the time of testing. However, the trend is undermined by the presence of two failed tests logged on the exact same dates as the passes (21 May 2025 and 30 May 2024), each also showing no defects or advisories. This pattern indicates the vehicle was submitted, failed on a specific item, was presumably rectified off-site, and then re-submitted the same day to achieve the recorded pass. The absence of advisory notes across all entries means no wear items (tyres, brakes, suspension components, or corrosion) were flagged by the tester at the point of examination. Against an age of roughly eleven years, the recorded 38,728 miles equates to an average of about 3,521 miles per year, which sits well below typical annual mileage for a car of this class. This low usage figure suggests either light running or extended periods of standing. Low-mileage use often allows certain components to deteriorate through corrosion, dried seals, and seized mechanisms rather than wear, so absence of advisories should not be interpreted as proof of mechanical health; the testing computer simply records defects noted at the moment of inspection. The 2023 to 2025 window covers the three most recent annual tests, leaving no gap in statutory evidence, but anything prior to May 2023 is outside the supplied data. Given that the failures were resolved without recorded advisories, a prospective buyer cannot identify the specific components that caused the refusals. An in-person inspection should therefore target a physical brake check at all four corners, looking for binding calipers, scored or corroded brake discs, and worn pad material, as these are common reasons for same-day failure retests. The suspension should be examined for perished bushes, weakened coil springs, and top mount wear, while the underside and structural members warrant close scrutiny for rust given the low-use profile. Tyres, wiper blades, and lights should be confirmed serviceable, and a diagnostic read for any persistent fault codes is advisable. Because the DVSA record discloses only pass or fail outcomes rather than the underlying defect, a hands-on mechanical assessment remains essential before purchase. Based on the available data, buying_score: 52, risk_level: Medium.