2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SB14 TGF

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and largely positive maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 21 November 2025 at 49,196 miles with zero defects recorded. That result is the most recent MOT entry, sitting roughly seven months before today's date of 18 June 2026, meaning the certificate is still valid but approaching its first anniversary. The overall trajectory is one of improvement: the vehicle went from advisories in 2024 to a completely clear test in 2025, suggesting the previous owner addressed the flagged items promptly rather than allowing faults to accumulate. The mileage pattern tells a consistent story of gentle use. Across the five-year MOT history from November 2021 to November 2025, the odometer advanced from 30,613 to 49,196 miles, a gain of 18,583 miles over four years, averaging roughly 4,645 miles per year. That aligns closely with the stated annualised figure of about 4,100 miles and confirms the car has been driven regularly but sparingly. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps between test dates, and the steady incremental accumulation rules out long periods of disuse that can cause its own problems, such as seized brakes or perished rubber components. The 2024 test on 18 November at 44,478 miles is the only entry carrying advisories, and it flags two distinct areas of concern. All three tyres, both fronts and the offside rear, were worn close to the legal limit or on their edges, indicating either deferred replacement or possible alignment and suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear. The nearside track rod end ball joint also had slight play, a classic symptom of steering wear that often accompanies or contributes to abnormal tyre scrub. A buyer should inspect the current tyre condition carefully, looking for uneven wear patterns across all four wheels, and have the steering and suspension checked for any remaining play in track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and lower ball joints. The clean 2025 result suggests these items were attended to, but physical verification is prudent given the age of the vehicle. Beyond the flagged items, a pre-purchase inspection should focus on the structural integrity of the underside, particularly around the sills, subframes, and suspension mounting points, as corrosion is the most common long-term risk on a twelve-year-old Fiesta. The exhaust system and its emissions performance deserve attention too, given that the 2024 advisories point to a car that was being run hard or neglected on basic upkeep shortly before its last test. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be examined for uneven wear or binding, and the coil springs and dampers inspected for leaks or fatigue. The record implies a vehicle that has been brought back into good order, but a hands-on check will confirm whether that standard has been maintained.