2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · MW11 CZK

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend characterized by reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the car passed its most recent test in March 2026 at 75,131 miles, this followed a significant failure just one month prior. The record shows a recurring pattern of mechanical neglect where components are allowed to deteriorate until they reach the point of failure. This suggests the current owner only addresses issues when legally mandated, which leads to an unstable state of overall roadworthiness. At 15 years old, the Fiesta shows a relatively low mileage of 75,131 miles, averaging 5,009 miles per year. However, the data reveals a recent surge in usage, with 13,724 miles covered between March 2024 and March 2026. This acceleration in mileage correlates with the increased frequency of wear-related failures. The low annual average often masks underlying age-related degradation of rubber components and metal surfaces, which explains the sudden failure of items like coil springs and steering joints noted in the recent tests. A buyer must closely inspect the steering and front suspension assembly. The MOT history flagged play in the steering rack inner joints in early 2026 and an excessively worn nearside front ball joint in 2025. These issues, combined with the fractured coil springs found in February 2026, indicate that the front end geometry is nearing the end of its life. Furthermore, the front brake discs were noted as heavily pitted and scored in the March 2026 advisories; the buyer should verify if these were actually replaced or merely cleaned up after the previous failure. The record also highlights a history of poor tyre management, with multiple failures for uneven wear and exposed cords noted between 2025 and 2026. The recurring "badly scrubbed" condition of the nearside front tyre in 2024 suggests persistent alignment issues or worn suspension bushes that have not been properly rectified. A thorough physical inspection should check for structural corrosion on the subframe and ensure that the steering system no longer exhibits the roughness previously reported by the tester.