2021 Ford Fiesta ST-Line Edition T Mhev 1.0L Petrol · WM21 FVT

A consistent pattern of premature front-tyre wear sits at the centre of this Fiesta's roadworthiness history, and it demands close scrutiny. The most recent test on 15 May 2026 produced a dual outcome: a clean pass with no recorded defects alongside a Dangerous failure on exactly the same date for both nearside and offside front tyres falling below the 1.6 mm tread threshold. That dual entry indicates the vehicle was re-tested and subsequently passed once replacement tyres were fitted, but the underlying wear pattern is clearly chronic rather than incidental. Twelve months earlier, on 21 May 2025, the same pair of front tyres was already flagged with advisories noting they were worn close to the legal limit and exhibiting uneven shoulder wear. By contrast, the 2024 test was entirely clean, suggesting the wear accelerated noticeably between the second and third year of testing. Front-axle geometry, suspension compliance, or braking imbalance should therefore be considered likely contributors. With just over 25,000 miles recorded across five years, this Fiesta averages around 5,000 miles annually, which is well below typical usage for a car in this class. Such low accumulation generally preserves interior and drivetrain condition, but it can also mask component degradation that arises from infrequent use rather than high mileage. Brake discs and calipers left standing for extended periods are prone to surface corrosion and binding, suspension bushes and ball joints can deteriorate through age rather than load cycles, and tyres on a lightly driven car often suffer from shoulder wear due to camber or toe settings combined with underuse. The fact that the front tyres have worn to the legal limit on two consecutive annual tests despite low overall mileage strongly suggests a static alignment or suspension issue rather than simple mileage-driven wear. A prospective buyer should treat the front tyres as a starting point for a wider mechanical investigation rather than as an isolated consumable. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed bumps and uneven surfaces, which would point to worn drop links, anti-roll bar bushes, or top mounts. Pay close attention to steering behaviour: any pulling to one side, vibration through the wheel around 50 to 70 mph, or uneven steering self-centring would be consistent with geometry problems that could explain the recurring uneven tyre wear. Inspect the inner and outer shoulders of any currently fitted front tyres for feathering or stepped wear across the tread face, and check that the sidewalls are not scrubbing against the wheel arch liner under full lock, which is a known Fiesta geometry characteristic. Given that brake components have not featured in the MOT record, they should still be physically inspected, particularly the front caliper slide pins and disc condition, since low-mileage Fiestas frequently present with seized calipers or lipped discs rather than pad wear. Confirm that the recent replacement tyres are of matching size, speed rating, and load index to the original Ford specification, and verify that a four-wheel alignment was carried out at the time of fitting to prevent the same wear cycle from repeating. Examine the underside of the vehicle for any signs of fluid misting around the suspension turrets, subframe mounting points, or steering rack gaiters, as a light-use vehicle can develop age-related perishing in rubber components without it ever being recorded at test time.