2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · SR58 DAV

The Fiesta holds a current MOT pass from 6 March 2026 at 102,798 miles, yet the record reveals a worsening maintenance trend. Two days earlier the car failed on an excessively worn nearside front ball joint and the same corroded rear coil springs that have appeared as advisories at every test since 2020. The tester cleared the ball joint fault for the retest, but the spring corrosion remains unaddressed and continues to deteriorate. Mileage accumulates at a steady 8,500 miles per year, typical for a 2014 supermini. The odometer climbed from 98,691 miles in March 2025 to 102,798 miles at the latest test, showing regular use without prolonged storage gaps. Annual test intervals have been maintained consistently since first registration, and the mileage increments between tests align with the stated average. Rear coil spring corrosion has persisted across seven consecutive inspections, progressing from a minor advisory to a recurrent defect that now affects both sides. Rear axle swivel pins and bushes have shown progressive wear since 2020, first noted as worn suspension arm pins, then perished bushes, and latterly as slightly worn swivel pins on both corners. The nearside front shock absorber has exhibited oil misting at two separate tests three years apart, and the recent ball joint failure adds a front suspension component to the growing list of wear items. A buyer should inspect the rear coil springs closely for fracture risk, particularly at the lower pans where corrosion concentrates. Check rear axle bush and swivel pin play by levering the wheels, and verify the nearside front ball joint replacement has been completed to a proper standard. Examine the front shock absorbers for fresh oil leaks and assess rear tyre wear patterns for evidence of geometry shifts caused by the worn rear suspension mounts.