2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · SY65 MRO

A clean eight-test MOT sequence with no failures recorded lends this Fiesta a credible roadworthiness profile through to its most recent pass on 3 November 2025, where no defects were entered. Across consecutive annual tests from 2018 to 2025, the only items flagged were a handful of advisories, the most notable of which were rear axle swivel pins and bushes noted as slightly worn in November 2022 and an offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint recorded with slight play in October 2021. None of these progressed to failure categories, and the more recent tests in 2023, 2024, and 2025 returned clean sheets, indicating that any wear present has not been deteriorating rapidly enough to cross examiner thresholds. The overall trajectory is therefore one of stable compliance rather than escalating mechanical decline. Recorded mileage of 69,606 miles across roughly eleven years equates to an average accumulation of around 6,300 miles per year, which sits comfortably within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no extended gaps between annual submissions and no sudden jumps in mileage that would suggest inconsistent use, odometer irregularities, or long periods off the road that could bring component deterioration unrelated to driving. This steady, moderate rate of use generally supports consistent lubrication of mechanical joints, regular brake and clutch exercise, and predictable wear rates on consumables, without the elevated component stress that tends to accompany high-mileage examples. For a prospective buyer, the rear axle swivel pin and bush advisories from 2022 are the principal area warranting attention. These components sit within the rear torsion beam suspension and, when worn, typically present as a clonking or knocking noise transmitted through the rear of the vehicle over uneven surfaces, particularly when traversing speed bumps or potholes. On a test drive, listen for rear-end knocking when going over broken tarmac at low speed, and feel for any vagueness or wandering from the rear axle under sudden direction changes. It is also worth visually inspecting the inner wheelarch areas and the rubber bushes for perishing, cracking, or visible sagging, as rubber deteriorates regardless of mileage. The offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint advisory from 2021 similarly deserves a targeted check, as these small but important components influence steering precision and body control. With slight play already recorded, the buyer should listen for a metallic rattle or click from the front suspension when traversing rougher road surfaces, and pay attention to any vagueness or delay in steering response during quick direction changes such as lane swaps or roundabouts. Beyond these specific items, a general road test should include firm brake applications from moderate speed to confirm there is no pedal judder suggesting warped front discs, and steady straight-line running to verify the absence of steering pull that might indicate tracking or suspension geometry issues arising from worn components.