2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RO15 ECJ

This 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a largely stable roadworthiness profile across seven recorded MOT tests, with the most recent assessment on 26 September 2025 returning a pass and no recorded defects. The single failure in the documented history occurred just two days earlier, on 24 September 2025, and was limited to an inoperative horn, classed as a major defect. Excluding that isolated electrical fault, the record contains no structural, braking, or suspension failures over the eleven-year span. However, the 2024 test cycle carries a cluster of advisories that warrant attention from a prospective buyer, including both front tyres worn to near the legal limit and on edge, a nearside rear tyre with cracking and perishing, and front brake pads noted as wearing thin. The September 2024 test also produced a passable but notable failure reason regarding nearside headlamp aim being obviously incorrect, alongside a minor defect for a partially functioning offside side repeater. The trajectory from the heavily advisory-laden 2024 cycle to the completely clean 2025 result suggests remedial work was likely undertaken, though the absence of recorded post-repair advisories leaves the specific interventions unconfirmed. Against an age of roughly eleven years, the recorded mileage of 73,500 miles equates to an annual accumulation of approximately 6,682 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the typical usage band for a vehicle of this vintage. The MOT record shows annual testing continuity from 2020 through 2025 with no multi-year gaps, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use on the public road rather than being placed off the road for extended periods. The mileage progression between tests, from the 2020 entry through to the 2025 readings, is consistent and gradual, with no sudden jumps or implausibly low figures that would suggest a dormant period. This continuous usage pattern is mechanically relevant because regular driving typically prevents the deterioration commonly associated with standing vehicles, such as seized brake calipers, deteriorated rubber seals, and stale fluids, while still placing ordinary wear demand on consumable items like tyres, brake pads, and exhaust components. The advisories flagged in the 2024 test relate precisely to components that experience predictable wear on a Fiesta of this age and mileage, and a test drive should be used to confirm whether the subsequent work has been completed to a satisfactory standard. With both front tyres previously noted as worn close to the legal limit and on edge, the buyer should inspect the current front pair for uneven shoulder wear, which on a torsion-beam rear axle Fiesta often points to worn front suspension components such as the bottom arm bushes, track rod ends, or top mounts. On the road, any knocking or clonking over uneven surfaces, vague steering, or a slight pull to one side under braking would warrant closer examination of these linkages. The advisory regarding front brake pads wearing thin should prompt a visual inspection of the pad material remaining through the wheel spokes, and the buyer should listen for any grinding or metallic scraping during light braking, which would indicate that pad replacement did not take place after the advisory was issued. The nearside rear tyre advisory for cracking and perishing is particularly relevant for a Fiesta now over a decade old, as sidewall rubber deteriorates through UV exposure and age regardless of tread depth. Check the production date on the sidewall of the rear tyres and inspect for any hairline cracks in the sidewall grooves or between the tread blocks; tyres over six years old should be considered for replacement on safety grounds. With the vehicle now approaching twelve years of service, particular attention should be paid during inspection to the condition of the rear brake drums or discs, handbrake mechanism, and the exhaust system, particularly the rear silencer and mounting rubbers, which commonly suffer corrosion on this model. The 2024 headlamp aim failure, although subsequently passed, suggests that the headlamp securing hardware should be checked for play, and a simple verification by parking on level ground facing a wall should confirm symmetrical beam pattern and correct horizontal cutoff. Finally, while the horn failure is a minor electrical concern easily resolved, its occurrence on a vehicle approaching twelve years old may indicate broader wiring degradation, so confirm full function of all interior and exterior lighting, the wipers, and the infotainment system during the viewing.