2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · PL04 TEG

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the recent history reveals a period of neglected maintenance followed by reactive repairs. While it passed the most recent test in August 2025 at 48,035 miles, this followed two failures within a three-month window. The trend suggests the owner only addressed mechanical faults when they prevented an MOT pass, rather than following a preventative service schedule. At 14 years old with only 48,035 miles, the Fiesta has covered exceptionally low mileage, averaging approximately 3,400 miles per year. This low usage often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components due to time rather than wear. The record shows a significant spike in activity between March 2024 and August 2025, where the car covered over 5,300 miles. During this period, the vehicle suffered multiple mechanical failures, indicating that the low-mileage status masked aging components requiring immediate attention in a short interval. A buyer must inspect the front suspension geometry closely, as the June 2025 test flagged excessive play in the offside front track rod end and perished anti-roll bar linkage boots. The misting on the nearside front shock absorber and corrosion on the rear shock casings suggest the damping system is nearing the end of its service life. Furthermore, the brake system showed a clear trend of pitted and scored discs across both sides; while these were replaced or rectified for the August 2025 pass, the calipers should still be checked for binding or uneven wear. The interior door mechanism on the front passenger side requires functional verification following its previous failure in August 2025. Given the history of perishing tyres in 2023 and deteriorating exterior components since, the buyer should also inspect for cracks in rubber hoses and seals that have aged despite low mileage. The low mileage does not exempt the vehicle from age-related decay of the chassis and rubber bushings.