2012 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · XY02 DAN

The vehicle is currently roadworthy having passed its most recent MOT on 12 June 2026 at 70,254 miles. The maintenance trend shows a period of stability following a cluster of defects identified in 2023 and 2024. However, the latest test indicates a return to neglected consumables, with the offside front tyre reaching the legal limit and showing signs of edge wear, suggesting that alignment issues or suspension geometry have not been fully addressed despite previous warnings. At 14 years old, the recorded mileage of 70,254 miles represents low annual usage of approximately 5,000 miles per year. The data shows a significant usage gap between September 2023 and June 2024, where the vehicle covered only 15 miles in nine months. This pattern of intermittent use often leads to the degradation of rubber components and surface corrosion on metalwork, which is consistent with the reports of worn suspension arm bushes and pitted brake discs noted in the 2023 and 2024 tests. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension system closely, as the record flagged worn rear axle bushes and trailing arm bushes in consecutive years. The history of pitted brake discs and corroded exhaust components indicates that the previous owner operated on a reactive rather than preventative maintenance schedule. Furthermore, the 2026 note regarding heavy undersealing requires a physical inspection of the chassis and structural sills to ensure that significant structural rust is not being masked beneath a coating of bitumen.