2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · PJ14 GOC

The 2014 Ford Fiesta holds a current, valid MOT issued on 21 March 2026 at 73,650 miles, but the maintenance trend over the preceding two years is mixed. The most recent test shows a clear improvement over the immediate failure from one week earlier, where worn rear axle swivel bushes, a failed offside headlamp, and a worn front suspension ball joint were rectified. However, the pass came with three new advisory notices for corrosion, signalling that while safety-critical wear items were addressed, underlying structural deterioration remains a persistent and unresolved issue. The vehicle has covered approximately 10,223 miles in the last year, jumping from 63,427 miles in March 2024 to 73,650 miles by March 2026. This represents a notable increase in annual mileage compared to the vehicle's lifetime average of roughly 6,138 miles per year. The MOT record is consistent with annual testing, and the rapid recent accumulation suggests the car is now being used more intensively, which places greater stress on the worn components identified in the history. A buyer should pay close attention to the front suspension and sub-frame area. The March 2025 failure revealed significantly worn front brake discs and pads, yet the most recent test at 73,650 miles contains no brake-related advisories, implying they were replaced. This is positive, but the recurring warnings for a corroded front sub-frame and lower suspension arms, present in both the 2025 and 2026 tests, indicate long-term exposure to moisture or salt. The corrosion is currently noted as not seriously weakened, but it requires physical inspection to confirm structural integrity, particularly around mounting points. The rear suspension demands equal scrutiny. The March 2026 failure flagged excessively worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes, a fault absent from the recent pass, suggesting a recent repair. Combined with advisories for corroded rear coil springs noted in both 2026 tests, the rear end may have been neglected before this latest intervention. A buyer should inspect the rear sub-frame and suspension mounts for rust jacking or cracking, and verify the condition of the rear tyres, which were flagged for edge wear and perishing in March 2025.