2015 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · Y111 ADJ

The 2026‑05‑18 MOT at 125,156 miles passed, confirming the vehicle remains roadworthy, but recurring advisories indicate a stable maintenance trend rather than improvement. The test recorded an oil leak that was not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)), near side rear outer integral body structure was corroded but structural rigidity was not significantly reduced (Sill corroded 6.1.1 (c) (i)), near side rear shock absorbers showed light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b)), and the off side front tyre had a nail. The previous test on 2025‑05‑24 at 119,139 miles showed no defects, while the 2024‑06‑05 test at 109,875 miles flagged a central lower gearbox mounting defect. The mileage record shows a steady increase of roughly 11,000 miles per year since the 2015 registration, matching the typical usage for a 11‑year‑old Fiesta; the only notable irregularity is the two consecutive tests in May 2020, which added 7,107 miles in a single month, and the jump from 67,997 miles in May 2021 to 81,593 miles in June 2022, a rise of 13,596 miles that suggests a period of more intensive use. A buyer should therefore examine the rear suspension components, including the shock absorbers for oil leakage, the rear axle swivel pins and bushes for wear, and the front suspension arm ball joint for excessive play, as these items have repeatedly appeared on advisory lists; the front brake disc, which was noted as worn, pitted or scored in 2019, should be inspected for thickness and scoring, and the brake pads and calipers must be checked for binding or uneven wear. Finally, the near‑side rear sill corrosion and the off‑side front tyre nail warrant close visual inspection to verify that structural rigidity is intact and that tyre damage is limited to the nail, while the gearbox mounting defect recorded in 2024 should be confirmed as resolved or still present, ensuring the vehicle’s overall mechanical integrity before purchase.