2015 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · WH15 ERO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than preventative care. The most recent test in February 2026 at 78,863 miles passed with a new advisory for a light oil misting on the nearside rear shock absorber. While the immediate status is pass, this marks the beginning of a potential suspension failure sequence that follows a period of significant wear on the braking and chassis components noted in previous years. The mileage pattern is consistent with an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 12,000 miles between the October 2023 test and the February 2025 test, followed by another 13,837 miles over the last sixteen months. This steady accumulation suggests regular use rather than long periods of inactivity, which explains the progressive degradation of rubber components and the accumulation of corrosion on brake surfaces surfaces due to environmental exposure between annual test intervals. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the braking system and rear geometry. The record shows a recurring issue with pitted and scored brake discs across all axles, culminating in a failure in September 2022 due to a binding offside rear caliper and thin front pads. Although these were addressed, the 2023 advisory for fluctuating rear brakes suggests the rotors or calipers still suffer from uneven wear or that the previous owner waited for components to approach failure rather than replacing them early. The suspension also requires physical scrutiny. The February 2025 test flagged both the nearside and offside rear axle beam mount bushes in poor condition with visible movement. This often leads to handling instability and audible knocks over uneven surfaces. Combined with the recent misting on the nearside rear shock absorber, the buyer should check for any further deterioration of the rubber bushings and ensure the axle beam mounts have not reached a point of imminent structural failure.