2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WN14 XRD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on 20 October 2025 at 74,081 miles. The maintenance trend shows an improving pattern where the owner is actively addressing safety-critical failures. While the 2025 test initially flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint, the immediate re-test with no recorded defects indicates that the owner is willing to fund necessary mechanical repairs rather than ignoring advisories. The mileage profile is consistent with a twelve-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,173 miles per year. Between October 2023 and October 2024, the car covered 2,059 miles, followed by another 2,019 miles in the following year. This low annual usage suggests light city driving, which can reduce wear on the drivetrain and engine, but also increases the risk of rubber-based components degrading due to age and oxidation rather than high-frequency mechanical stress. A buyer should conduct a close physical inspection of the front geometry, as the record shows recurring issues with steering and suspension components. The track rod end failure in 2023 and the suspension arm ball joint failure in 2025 suggest the front-end wear items are reaching the end of their functional life. You must check the tyres for sidewall cracking as noted in the October 2024 advisory, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from dry rot despite having sufficient tread depth. Given the thin brake pads recorded in late 2023, verify the current thickness of the pads and discs to ensure they have been replaced since that failure.