2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · T222 ABO

The 2025‑10‑03 MOT at 121,489 miles resulted in a pass, but the tester flagged play in the front anti‑roll bar link rods, indicating continued suspension wear. Repeated failures of rear axle bushes, suspension arm ball joints and coil springs across 2023 and earlier tests show a deteriorating maintenance pattern rather than stability. The vehicle’s mileage has risen from 29,781 miles in 2014 to 121,489 miles in 2025, averaging about 7,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a 16‑year‑old Fiesta. However, the interval from the 2018‑12‑18 test at 75,588 miles to the 2020‑11‑27 test at 86,624 miles represents only 11,036 miles over two years, suggesting periods of reduced use, while the jump from 2023‑12‑05 to 2025‑10‑03 adds 9,772 miles in just over two years, indicating more regular driving in recent years. A buyer should therefore examine the front anti‑roll bar link rods, rear axle bushes and suspension arm ball joints for excessive play or looseness, inspect the condition of the coil springs for cracks or fractures, and verify the integrity of the steering column and rack given the recurring noise reports. The brake system must be checked for disc lipping, pitting or scoring and for pad wear, as earlier tests recorded thin pads and worn discs. Structural rust on the exhaust back box, centre box heat shield and outer skin, noted since 2016, should be assessed for depth and spread, and the tyre tread depth and side‑wall condition must be measured, as multiple failures for below‑minimum tread and exposed cords occurred in 2021 and 2023.