2010 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · WV10 MRO

Heavy reliance on consumable components and developing mechanical wear define the operational history of this 2010 Ford Fiesta, which accumulated a total of 170,708 miles across eight documented MOT tests. The latest test on 28th January 2026 resulted in a pass, yet the accompanying record shows a steady accumulation of advisories concerning worn front suspension arm bushes and play in the steering rack inner joints on both sides, alongside minor lighting defects. This follows a previous failure in January 2025 due to lighting and dangerous tyre tread depths, indicating that the vehicle requires persistent mechanical oversight to maintain basic roadworthiness. Accumulating approximately 10,669 miles per year over its sixteen-year lifespan, the vehicle has experienced steady, consistent usage rather than extended periods of storage. This mileage rate means that high-stress mechanical assemblies such as the steering rack, suspension linkages, and braking components have undergone continuous work, increasing the likelihood of accelerated fatigue in joints, bushes, and structural mountings compared to lower-mileage examples. On your test drive, you should pay close attention to the front end of the vehicle, listening carefully for clunks, knocks, or hollow thuds when navigating potholes or speed humps, which would point to the worn suspension arm bushes noted in the recent MOT record. Feel for any vagueness, play, or delayed response in the steering wheel, as the flagged play in the steering rack inner joints can cause tracking wander and uneven tyre wear. Additionally, inspect the condition of the front brake discs, which were previously advised as pitted and scored, by testing for any pedal judder or pulsation when braking firmly from speed. You should also examine the underbody structure and fuel lines given the past warnings regarding corroded coil springs and central fuel pipes. Crawl beneath the vehicle with a torch to inspect the chassis legs, sills, and suspension mounting points for structural corrosion, and verify that all interior seatbelts and lighting systems operate correctly to address the recurring minor defects seen in the test history.