2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · RV65 YBC

This 2015 Ford Fiesta’s MOT history demonstrates a stable roadworthiness trend over the past seven years, with consistent annual passes and no recorded defects across all tests. The most recent inspection on 2025-10-27 confirms the vehicle remains within legal limits for emissions, brakes, suspension, and structural integrity, though the absence of advisories or defects does not preclude underlying wear. The lack of recurring faults suggests either diligent maintenance or deferred issues that have not yet manifested in testable components. However, the 2026-07-24 gap of nearly nine months since the last test introduces uncertainty—critical components like brakes, tyres, and suspension may have deteriorated beyond the last verified condition. Mileage data is insufficient to assess usage patterns, but the recorded figures reveal a gradual accumulation: 26,468 miles in 2019, 29,912 in 2022, and 32,152 in 2023, implying roughly 2,500–3,000 miles annually. The absence of mileage for the 2024–2025 tests complicates analysis, but the 2023–2024 gap of 18 months—during which the vehicle likely covered 3,000–4,000 miles—could indicate either low usage or a period of non-operation. Without service records, it is impossible to determine if maintenance was proportionate to mileage or age. The longest gap, between 2019 and 2022 (38 months), shows a jump from 26,468 to 29,912 miles, suggesting either sporadic driving or a vehicle held in storage. Given the lack of advisories or defects, an in-person inspection should prioritise components prone to age-related failure. Focus on the suspension system—check for worn or leaking bushes, corroded coil springs, and binding joints, particularly at the rear where wear often manifests later. Brake discs and pads should be measured for thickness and inspected for lateral grooving or uneven wear, as binding calipers were not flagged but could develop silently. Examine the underbody for corrosion at wheel arches, sills, and subframe mounts, especially if the vehicle has spent time in wet or salted environments. Tyre tread depth and sidewall integrity must be verified, as the absence of MOT defects could mask uneven wear or embedded debris. Finally, test the exhaust system for leaks or excessive rust, as catalytic converter failures are common in this model by 2026. A pre-purchase diagnostic scan for stored fault codes would also reveal any unresolved electrical or emissions-related issues.