2018 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SG68 HVM

The 2018 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 16 September 2025 at 54,767 miles, passed but flagged two advisories: leaking nearside and offside front drop link rubbers and a worn front brake disc. These are not dangerous failures, yet they indicate the car is entering a phase where front-end wear items are beginning to demand attention. The trend is neither sharply worsening nor fully resolving. A clean pass in September 2024 at 41,861 miles was sandwiched between a failure for thin front brake pads two days earlier and advisories on rear tyre condition in 2023. Brake-related issues have appeared in two of the last four tests, suggesting consumable wear is being addressed reactively rather than proactively. The mileage progression tells a story of changing use. Between 5 September 2022 at 20,717 miles and 14 September 2023 at 29,204 miles, the car covered 8,487 miles in roughly twelve months. That jumped to 12,657 miles over the following year, reaching 41,814 miles by 14 September 2024. The most recent year, from 16 September 2024 to 16 September 2025, saw only 12,906 miles added, a slight easing but still well above the car's lifetime average of roughly 6,846 miles per year. The 13,000-mile gap between the 2024 and 2025 tests is notable and suggests sustained higher-than-average use, likely a mix of motorway and suburban driving. No large unexplained gaps appear in the record, so there is no strong evidence of long periods standing unused. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the front suspension and braking system. The recurring brake disc and pad wear, combined with leaking drop link rubbers, points to a front end that has absorbed considerable stress. Check the condition of the front wishbone bushes, ball joints, and anti-roll bar links, as degraded drop link rubbers often accompany broader suspension wear. Inspect the front brake discs for lipping and scoring, and verify pad thickness across both sides. The 2023 advisory on cracked rear tyres also warrants a close look at the age and condition of all four tyres, including the sidewalls. Given the higher-than-average mileage, a thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, particularly around suspension mounting points and the exhaust system, is advisable. The car has not been neglected, but it has been worked hard, and the next owner should budget for front-end consumables and possible suspension component renewal in the near term.