2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · RF65 DAD

The vehicle achieved an MOT pass on 25 September 2025, although this followed a same-day failure on the identical visit, which suggests the car was rectified promptly and re-submitted without leaving the test station. The recent pass carries four advisories, including damaged front registration plate, worn front brake discs with pitting or scoring, and both front tyres noted as being close to the legal limit or worn on edge. The earlier failure items centred on an inoperative registration plate lamp and a malfunctioning Tyre Pressure Monitoring System, both of which appear to have been addressed to secure the pass. Looking at the broader pattern across 2020 through 2025, the trend is one of stable roadworthiness, with no recurring structural or safety-critical advisories, only isolated wear-related items which is a broadly typical pattern for a Fiesta of this age and mileage. At 77,790 miles over approximately eleven years, the vehicle averages around 7,000 miles per annum, which is squarely within the normal range for a small Ford used as an everyday commuter or secondary household car. There are no significant mileage gaps that would suggest long periods of standing, which is positive, as prolonged inactivity can promote brake disc corrosion, sticking calipers, and deterioration of fluid services. Equally, the mileage is not so high as to indicate excessive wear on major drivetrain components. The progression between tests is steady and consistent, implying regular use rather than any unusual accumulation that might point to high-stress driving or motorway mileage. The advisories on the front brake discs are worth close attention, as pitting and scoring on the friction surface typically worsens progressively and can lead to brake shudder, vibration through the pedal under heavy application, or an extended stopping distance. On a test drive, listen for any graunching or grinding on light application, and check for a pulsing sensation through the steering wheel which would indicate disc run-out. The worn front tyres noted on both sides suggest that a replacement set was likely due shortly after the test, and any uneven inner-edge wear across a fresh set could point to a worn suspension bush, a weak coil spring, or tracking misalignment, so inspect the sidewalls for feathering or one-sided wear. The TPMS warning from the failure should be confirmed as resolved, as persistent dashboard illumination could indicate a faulty sensor, typically in the wheel valve, rather than simply a pressure correction. Beyond the recorded advisories, a prospective buyer should carry out the usual age-and-mileage checks appropriate to an eleven-year-old Fiesta. Although no advisory has been raised on the rear brakes or suspension, the front-end components will have absorbed the majority of braking and steering load, so inspect the lower control arm bushes, anti-roll bar links, and drop links for cracking or splitting. Check the exhaust system from the manifold rearwards for corrosion at the joints and mounting rubbers, as salt exposure over eleven winters commonly weakens the rear silencer and flexi section. Verify the service history stamps to confirm recent replacement of the timing belt and water pump if applicable to the engine variant, alongside the cambelt interval. Finally, inspect the coolant and brake fluid for their replacement date, as both are time-sensitive services that degrade regardless of mileage, and test the 12V battery under load, since a battery of this age is likely approaching the end of its reliable service life.