2014 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · SY14 XNF

The 2014 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring roadworthiness profile based on its DVSA MOT record. The most recent test, conducted on 2 May 2025 at 131,903 miles, passed with zero defects recorded. This follows a clean pass on 15 May 2024 at 118,884 miles, and a further three consecutive clean passes stretching back to June 2022 at 89,899 miles. The trend is firmly stable. No recurring mechanical faults, advisories, or structural concerns have surfaced across five consecutive annual tests, indicating consistent baseline maintenance over at least the last four years. The mileage accumulation is straightforward and unremarkable in the best sense. Between the June 2022 test at 89,899 miles and the May 2025 test at 131,903 miles, the vehicle covered approximately 42,000 miles across roughly three years, averaging around 14,000 miles per year during that window. The earlier intervals show a similar pattern, with about 13,000 miles added between June 2022 and June 2023, and roughly 16,000 miles between June 2023 and May 2024. The two-day gap between the failed test on 30 April 2025 at 131,901 miles and the pass on 2 May 2025 at 131,903 miles shows no recorded defects on either occasion, suggesting the initial failure may have been an administrative or procedural matter rather than a mechanical one. Despite the clean MOT history, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. At 131,903 miles on a twelve-year-old Fiesta, suspension components such as front lower arm rear bushes, anti-roll bar links, and shock absorber mounts deserve close attention, as these are common wear points on this platform that may not always trigger an MOT failure until severely degraded. The braking system should be inspected for disc thickness, pad uneven wear, and any signs of binding calipers, particularly at the rear. Underbody condition matters too. Check for corrosion along sills, subframes, and around suspension mounting points, as structural rust can develop quietly on older Fiestas even when it has not yet reached an MOT failure threshold. Tyre condition and age should also be verified, as rubber degrades over time regardless of tread depth. The exhaust system, particularly the flexible section and mounting brackets, warrants a visual check for cracking or leaks. Finally, confirm that all dashboard warning lights extinguish correctly on ignition and that the engine runs smoothly at idle and under load, as emissions-related faults on the 1.0-litre EcoBoost and 1.25-litre Sigma engines can develop between tests without leaving a paper trail in the MOT record.