2011 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SL11 FJN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs and developing structural concerns. While the most recent test in December 2025 at 62,381 miles passed, it introduced new advisories for the nearside front anti-roll bar linkage and track rod end. This follows a significant failure in December 2024 where the car failed multiple tests across braking, lighting, and suspension components, suggesting that repairs are only addressed when a failure is imminent rather than through preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is notably low for a 15-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 4,159 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage with an interval of roughly 3,000 miles between 2022 and 2023, and nearly 6,000 miles between 2023 and 2024. However, this low mileage often correlates with the degradation of rubber-based components, which is evidenced by the perishing offside front tyre and the ineffective wiper blades noted in the 2024 failure report. A buyer must focus closely on the structural integrity of the front and rear subframes, which have shown corrosion since at least 2024. While the tester noted the rigidity is not yet compromised, the persistence of this rust across multiple tests indicates an ongoing process that will eventually require expensive structural intervention. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the recurring history of imbalanced brakes, fluctuating discs, and handbrake operation issues suggests the system may be prone to sticking calipers or components reaching the end of their functional life. The physical inspection should also verify the non-excessive oil leak reported in 2024 to ensure it has not worsened. Given the play identified in the anti-roll bar linkage and track rod end, the steering and suspension geometry should be tested for knocks or uneven wear. The vehicle shows a history of running tyres to the legal limit, so a thorough check of tread depth and age across all four tyres is essential.