2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · MV11 YTS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of escalating wear in the suspension and steering components. The most recent MOT test in September 2025 at 181,184 miles shows a pass following a failure just seven days prior. While the owner addressed immediate safety failures like the steering rack gaiter, ball joint, and wiper blade, the tester still flagged multiple worn anti-roll bar bushes and rear sub-frame pins. This indicates that while reactive repairs are made, the suspension hardware is reaching the end of its functional life. At 181,184 miles over 15 years, this Fiesta has covered a high average of approximately 12,000 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage between October 2023 and September 2025, where the car covered 8,000 miles in under two years. This high-mileage profile places significant stress on the drivetrain and rubber bushings. The failure in October 2023 at 173,304 miles due to four tyres reaching the legal limit and a fractured coil spring suggests a period where preventative maintenance was neglected until a test failure forced action. A buyer must inspect the front suspension and sub-frame areas closely. The recurring mentions of worn sub-frame pins and anti-roll bar bushes across the last three tests suggest systemic corrosion or degradation of the mounting points that has not been fully resolved. The missing steering rack gaiter noted in 2025 is a critical point, as it allows grit to enter and lead to premature steering failure. Given the high mileage, a thorough check of the exhaust mounting and the structural integrity of the rear sub-frame is essential, as these were persistent points of concern in the record.