2015 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · RO15 ENT

A defining mechanical feature of this 2015 Ford Fiesta is the emerging wear on its braking system, evidenced by advisories recorded at the most recent MOT on 8 October 2025 for both front and rear brake discs being pitted or scored. While these were not classified as seriously weakened and the vehicle passed, the simultaneous appearance of the same defect on both axles points to discs that are approaching the end of their service life. Beyond this, the broader seven-test record since 2018 is largely free of repeat advisories, with only minor isolated items such as an oil leak in November 2022, a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit in October 2020, and access-related advisories in 2019 from engine covers and a child seat. There are no recorded failures, no structural corrosion advisories, and no suspension component flags, indicating a broadly stable roadworthiness profile over the recorded period, although the braking system has now shown its first material signs of wear. With 30,258 miles accumulated across roughly eleven years of life, this Fiesta has averaged around 2,751 miles per year, which is low for a vehicle of its age and means it has likely seen a substantial amount of standing time between uses. The annual MOT cadence from 2018 onwards shows tests in consecutive years, suggesting the car has been kept on the road throughout, although the low mileage implies that longer intervals between drives are plausible. Mechanically, this usage pattern tends to expose components to the effects of infrequent operation rather than continuous wear: brake discs and pads can develop surface corrosion from sitting idle, rubber bushes and seals can dry and harden without regular flexing, and underbody components may corrode from condensation rather than mileage-driven wear. The simultaneous pitting on both front and rear discs in the latest test is consistent with a vehicle that has spent considerable time stationary, as surface oxidation can accelerate scoring once the brakes are used. Given the flagged brake discs, a prospective buyer should pay close attention to braking feel and noise during a test drive. Any noticeable vibration through the steering wheel or brake pedal under firm application would suggest the disc wear has progressed beyond the advisory threshold, while a grinding or rhythmic scraping noise on light application is another indicator that replacement is imminent. Pulsating pedal pressure under braking or a tendency for the vehicle to pull to one side should also be taken seriously, as these can point to uneven disc wear or a binding caliper that may not yet have been formally flagged. The brake pads themselves were not separately recorded as an advisory, but on a low-mileage vehicle of this age the caliper guide pins and sliding mechanisms are worth checking for smooth operation by having someone observe the pads retract cleanly when the pedal is released. The single oil leak advisory from late 2022, which was deemed not excessive at that time, warrants a brief physical inspection underneath the engine during a viewing. Look for fresh oil residue on the sump, rocker cover gasket, and oil filter housing, and check the underside for any active dripping when the engine is warm. The nearside front tyre advisory from 2020 is older history and likely resolved by replacement, but the tyres should still be inspected for age-related sidewall cracking, particularly given the low mileage, as tyres can perish from age even with ample tread remaining. With the Fiesta now approaching twelve years old, attention should also be given to rubber suspension components such as the anti-roll bar bushes and wishbone bushes, which on low-mileage cars can become brittle and transmit knocks over uneven surfaces rather than absorbing them, so listen for clonking or creaking from the front end when driving over speed humps and rough tarmac.