2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · RV11 RNE

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance trend shows a persistent failure to address recurring suspension defects. While the most recent test in February 2026 at 95,210 miles passed, the tester again flagged the offside front lower suspension arm ball joint and noted a perished nearside front tyre. This specific ball joint has been highlighted in three consecutive tests dating back to 2024, indicating that the owner has opted for minimum repairs to pass the inspection rather than performing comprehensive preventative maintenance. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,300 miles per year. The record shows steady usage with roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles between annual tests, such as the jump from 73,162 miles in February 2023 to 87,885 miles in February 2025. This regularity suggests standard road use which explains the gradual degradation of rubber and metal components despite the relatively low total mileage. A buyer must prioritize inspecting the entire front suspension assembly, as the offside front ball joint is clearly a point of failure for this car. The 2024 failure due to a fractured offside front coil spring suggests that the suspension components are under stress or are reaching the end of their service life. Additionally, the front brake discs noted as pitted and scored in 2025 require close inspection to ensure the rear box exhaust leak from 2023 has been properly rectified rather than patched. The recurring mentions of tyre-related issues suggest that basic consumable upkeep may also be prone to age-related neglect.