2011 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · OU61 XHG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding structural and mechanical degradation. While it passed its latest test in August 2025 at 80,231 miles, it followed a failure just four miles prior due to multiple safety concerns. The persistence of corrosion on both the front and rear sub-frames, alongside a corroded rear coil spring, indicates that the vehicle's chassis is beginning to succumb to environmental rust despite the relatively low mileage. At 15 years old, the recorded mileage of 80,231 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 5,350 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over the last three years, with 2,700 miles driven between August 2023 and 2024, and nearly 7,700 miles covered thereafter. This low mileage often correlates with accelerated degradation of rubber components and metalwork due to long periods of stationary time, which aligns with the recurring binding brake issues and hose corrosion noted in the record. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear sub-frames to determine if the corrosion has progressed beyond the structural weaknesses noted by the tester. The recurring nearside front service brake binding, flagged in both 2024 and 2025, suggests a sticking caliper piston or perished slider that requires immediate attention to prevent total failure. Furthermore, the corroded brake hose ferrule and corroded rear coil spring should be checked for hairline fractures or thinning, as these are high-risk points for sudden failure on a vehicle of this age.