2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SW15 WGG

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed the most recent test in December 2024 at 104,935 miles, the tester noted advisories for marginal rear parking brake efficiency and worn rear axle swivel bushes. This suggests that while the car currently meets minimum standards, several components in the suspension and braking systems are reaching the end of their functional life and require imminent attention. At 104,935 miles, this eleven-year-old Fiesta averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns closely with typical national averages for a vehicle of this age. The mileage record shows consistent use, with roughly 3,200 miles covered between the December 2023 and December 2024 tests. However, the accumulation of faults between the 2021 and 2022 tests shows that the vehicle is subjected to standard wear-and-tear components that are only addressed when they threaten to cause an MOT failure. A buyer should prioritize a thorough physical inspection of the suspension and braking hardware. The rear axle swivel pins and bushes were flagged in both 2022 and 2024, indicating a persistent wear issue that will likely affect handling if not replaced. Furthermore, the 2023 advisory regarding an offside front tyre worn on the inner edge suggests a potential alignment issue or worn geometry that has not been explicitly resolved. The buyer must also test the rear parking brake specifically, as the 2024 record indicates it is only just meeting the legal threshold, implying the mechanism requires adjustment or component replacement soon.