2015 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · OK06 CAM

A consistently clean MOT ledger across five consecutive tests defines this 2015 Ford Fiesta as a vehicle with an uninterrupted record of roadworthiness. The most recent examination on 13 February 2026 recorded a pass with no defects or advisories, continuing an unbroken run of clean outcomes stretching back to February 2022. Across every annual test, no advisories relating to corrosion, suspension wear, brake component degradation, exhaust integrity, lighting, or tyre condition have been logged. The absence of any recorded advisories over a five year testing window is notable for an eleven year old vehicle and indicates that, within the scope of what an MOT inspector can identify from the test bay, the structural, mechanical, and safety related components have remained within prescribed limits at each annual assessment. Recorded mileage of 40,042 miles over an eleven year life equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 3,640 miles, which sits well below the typical usage rate for a Fiesta of this vintage. Such restrained mileage generally reflects short journey patterns, urban running, or extended periods of garage storage rather than sustained motorway use. The trade-off with lower annual mileage is that consumables such as brake discs, callipers, and tyres can suffer surface corrosion and uneven wear from infrequent use and short trip thermal cycling, while rubber mounted components including suspension bushes and anti-roll bar linkages can deteriorate through lack of regular load cycling. Drivetrain wear is likely modest given the limited distance covered, though oil seals, gaskets, and timing belt ageing proceed with calendar time regardless of mileage accumulation. For a prospective buyer, the clean advisory history means there are no specific components previously flagged as approaching the failure threshold, which somewhat narrows the immediate inspection focus. Even so, given the low usage profile, particular attention should be paid to the condition of the brake discs and pads, where light use combined with eleven years of calendar ageing can produce corrosion pitting on disc faces and lipped wear on pad friction material. On a test drive, listen for any binding or juddering through the pedal under light braking, which can suggest a seized caliper slider or uneven disc surface. Inspect the wheels for evidence of brake dust accumulation pattern asymmetry, which would point to a caliper not returning correctly. Given the absence of recorded corrosion advisories, the Fiesta does not appear to have raised structural concerns at test, but a thorough visual inspection underneath remains worthwhile. Check the front suspension components including wishbones, anti-roll bar drop links, and the strut top mounts for any knocking or clonking over uneven road surfaces, as low mileage vehicles can suffer from deteriorated bush material that presents as noise rather than a flagged MOT defect. Inspect the condition of the exhaust system, paying particular attention to the rear silencer mounting rubber and the flexi section for any signs of corrosion given the age of the vehicle. Verify that all exterior lighting operates correctly and that the tyres are of matching brand, size, and tread depth, with no signs of sidewall cracking or uneven shoulder wear. Finally, confirm that the engine bay shows no evidence of oil misting around the cam cover or sump gasket, and that the coolant and oil levels on the dipstick are correctly maintained and free from emulsification.