2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Petrol · WJ10 THX

The vehicle holds a current MOT valid until May 2026, having passed its most recent test on 21 May 2025 at 112,277 miles. The maintenance trend is broadly stable, characterised by a pattern of minor advisories and wear items being addressed between annual tests. The 2025 failure at 111,269 miles was rectified within 24 hours, with the excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint replaced before the pass. This demonstrates reactive maintenance rather than a systemic neglect of major structural or mechanical faults. The record shows no recurring dangerous failures, and the most recent test passed with only minor advisories for a damaged offside rear reflector and a slightly damaged nearside front obligatory mirror. The mileage accumulation of roughly 7,000 miles per year is typical for a 2010 vehicle and suggests consistent, steady use rather than prolonged standing or extreme annual distances. A notable gap exists between May 2023 at 83,556 miles and May 2024 at 96,886 miles, representing approximately 13,330 miles covered in twelve months. This is a higher-than-average annual increment for this vehicle, potentially indicating a change in usage pattern or longer commutes during that period. The subsequent year, from May 2024 to May 2025, shows a much lower increment of 15,388 miles over twelve months, which remains within normal parameters. The mileage record is complete with no significant gaps or anomalies that suggest odometer tampering. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the front suspension and steering components. The history shows a recurring pattern of wear in front suspension arm ball joints, with an excessive wear failure on the nearside in 2024 and the offside in 2025, both requiring replacement. This suggests the vehicle may have been driven on rough roads or over speed bumps aggressively, placing repeated stress on these components. Check for uneven tyre wear and any clunking from the front end that could indicate premature wear in the newly replaced ball joints or related track rod ends. The front brake discs were flagged as worn and pitted in 2024, so inspect the current disc condition and pad thickness carefully, as aggressive driving or deferred maintenance could have accelerated corrosion. The nearside front obligatory mirror has been flagged as slightly damaged in every test since 2023. While minor, this recurring advisory suggests a persistent issue, possibly from parking scrapes, and the mirror glass or housing should be checked for security and clarity. Finally, inspect the rear suspension bushes, which showed slight wear advisories in 2024, and look for any signs of corrosion or deterioration on the underside, particularly around mounting points and subframes, as these are common failure points on older Fiesta models.