2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · SH52 FRY

The vehicle currently holds a valid MOT, but the recent history reveals a concerning decline in mechanical maintenance standards. While it passed its most recent test in November 2025 at 115,833 miles, this followed two significant failures within a single week. The trend shows a shift from minor suspension advisories in 2024 to multiple critical mechanical failures in late 2025. The rapid succession of failures suggests that the previous owner only performed the minimum necessary repairs to secure a legal roadworthiness certificate rather than addressing preventative maintenance on wear-and-tear components. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 12-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 9,650 miles per year. There is a notable cluster of activity in November 2025, where the car covered only 16 miles across three separate testing attempts. This indicates the vehicle was likely kept in a workshop environment to rectify the accumulated faults. Between the January 2024 test and November 2024 test, the car covered roughly 9,300 miles, which is standard usage but does not explain the degradation of rubber components and exhaust efficiency. A buyer must inspect the engine management system closely, as the vehicle failed for high exhaust emissions and visible black smoke in November 2025. These symptoms often point to injector issues, a faulty turbo, or a restricted diesel particulate filter which may require expensive replacement. Furthermore, the suspension shows a clear history of neglect. The rear axle bushes and swivel pins were flagged as slightly worn in 2024 and progressed to excessively worn by late 2025. The presence of corroded rear coil springs further indicates that structural-related rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life. The front tyres require immediate attention as the record shows consistent inner-edge wear, which suggests an incorrect wheel alignment or worn suspension geometry. Since the nearside track rod end was flagged for excessive play, the buyer should verify that the entire steering linkage was inspected and not just patched. A thorough physical inspection of the undercarriage is necessary to ensure that the corrosion noted on the coil springs has not compromised the structural integrity of the rear mounting points.