2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SB15 OKO

The 2015 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture following its most recent MOT activity in May 2026 at 66,706 miles. The car failed on 7 May 2026 for an excessively worn offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint and a nearside front tyre worn close to the legal limit, alongside a minor offside rear fog lamp lens defect. A retest on the same day at the identical mileage passed after the faults were rectified. The trend is broadly stable rather than sharply worsening, though the progression from "slight play" in the anti-roll bar linkage ball joint noted in May 2025 to "excessively worn" by May 2026 indicates a component that deteriorated over roughly 2,384 miles and twelve months. The recurring fog lamp lens defect across four consecutive test appearances since May 2024 suggests cosmetic neglect rather than a functional concern. The annual mileage of approximately 6,064 miles is typical for a vehicle of this age and does not raise immediate concern about excessive wear or suspiciously low use. The record shows consistent annual testing each May, with no significant gaps in the MOT schedule. Mileage accumulation between tests has been steady: 62,106 miles in May 2024, 64,322 miles in May 2025, and 66,706 miles in May 2026, confirming regular use without prolonged periods of inactivity. A buyer should inspect the front suspension carefully, particularly the anti-roll bar linkages and lower arm bushes, given the documented ball joint wear. The rear coil springs warrant close examination for corrosion, as both rear springs were flagged as corroded in the May 2025 test. Whether this was addressed before the 2026 test is unclear from the record alone. The nearside front tyre wear pattern noted in the May 2026 failure suggests possible tracking or alignment issues that should be verified. Brake components, while not flagged as defective in recent tests, should be checked for even wear given the vehicle's age and mileage. The rear fog lamp lens defect, though minor and repeatedly passed as non-affecting emitted light, should be replaced to ensure full compliance and avoid future test failures.