2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · OU61 XHF

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy certificate, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While it passed its most recent test in July 2025, it failed immediately prior due to critical safety-related issues including an excessively worn offside front suspension arm bush, a split CV boot, and an illegal tyre tread depth. The presence of recurring advisories regarding corrosion and wear-related components suggests that the owner typically only addresses faults when forced by an MOT failure rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical used-car of this age, averaging approximately 7,300 miles per year. Between July 2023 at 92,149 miles and July 2025 at 109,778 miles, the vehicle covered 17,629 miles, indicating steady usage. However, the low mileage does not offset the fact that the age of the vehicle is impacting the degradation of rubber and metal components, as evidenced by the perishing tyres and persistent corrosion noted across multiple years. A physical inspection must focus on the structural integrity of the front sub-frame, which has been flagged for corrosion since at least 2023. While the tester noted it was not yet seriously weakened, rust on load-bearing structures often progresses rapidly if ignored. The buyer should also inspect the offside front wheel bearing, which was noted as noisy in 2025, and check the driveshaft oil seal for signs of the leak reported in 2024. The history of fluctuating brake performance and thin pads indicates that the braking system requires a thorough check to ensure the discs are not scored or thinned.