2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SB64 ACF

The 2026‑07‑27 MOT at 31,393 miles passed with no defects, confirming current roadworthiness, yet the 2026‑07‑25 failure at the same mileage flagged excessive wear of the near‑side front lower suspension arm ball joint and a major exhaust leak at the flexi joint, indicating a mixed maintenance trend rather than steady improvement. With 31,393 miles accumulated over 12 years, the vehicle averages roughly 2,600 miles per year, a low figure that suggests limited use or extended periods of inactivity; mileage gaps are evident between the 2021‑11‑22 test at 21,716 miles and the 2022‑10‑17 test at 24,104 miles, a span of 2,388 miles over eleven months, while the interval from 2025‑08‑14 at 29,037 miles to the 2026‑07‑25 test at 31,393 miles shows an increase of 2,356 miles in eleven months, indicating consistent but not rapid usage. Recurring lambda‑sensor failures at the 2024‑10‑07, 2025‑08‑14 and 2026‑07‑25 tests, together with exhaust leaks and persistent suspension wear on the near‑side front ball joint and rear coil spring corrosion, point to intermittent neglect of exhaust and suspension components, while repeated off‑side front service brake fluctuation and occasional imbalance suggest periodic brake system maintenance was deferred. A buyer should therefore inspect the near‑side front lower suspension arm ball joint for play or excessive wear, examine the exhaust flexi joint and lambda sensor for leaks or out‑of‑range readings, verify the condition of the rear coil spring for rust, and test the off‑side front brake for consistent operation and any signs of fluid leakage or imbalance.