2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SJ64 TJY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a recurring pattern of suspension-related wear. The most recent test in September 2025 at 60,057 miles resulted in a failure due to a non-functional stop lamp and a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage. While the car passed immediately after these repairs, the persistence of the anti-roll bar linkage issue—which also caused a failure in 2023 at 53,184 miles—suggests these components are reaching the end of their lifecycle. The mileage profile is notably low for a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,000 miles per year. This low usage is consistent across the records, with 3,721 miles covered between the August 2023 and September 2024 tests. However, low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components. This is evident in the advisories from the September 2024 test at 56,905 miles, where multiple tyres showed signs of perishing and cracking despite the low distance driven. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the suspension and rubber components. The 2024 test flagged corrosion on both rear coil springs and wear on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, which should be monitored for structural fatigue or noise. Given the repeated failures of the anti-roll bar linkage, the front suspension assembly should be checked for play in the bushings. Additionally, the perishing noted on the tyres indicates that the age of the rubber sidewalls is a greater concern for safety than the remaining tread depth.