2011 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Tdci 1.6L Diesel · YB60 RFF

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status following a clean pass on December 28, 2024, 100,717 miles. While the most recent inspection showed no defects, the history reveals a pattern of immediate failures followed by passes. Specifically, the car failed in November 2024 and September 2023, only to pass shortly after remedial work in each instance. This suggests the previous owner addressed specific mechanical faults only when necessary to satisfy the legal test requirements, rather than adhering to a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is consistent with a low-useage vehicle for its age, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per year. There is a notable gap in records between June 2022 at 94,080 miles and October 2023 at 98,323 miles, where the car covered fewer than 4,000 miles over sixteen months. The recent surge of 998 miles between November and December 2024 indicates a period of higher use just prior to the final test. This low annual mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, seals, and fluids, regardless of the low mechanical wear on the drivetrain. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis and suspension mounting, as these models are prone to corrosion over a fifteen span. Given the recurring failures in recent years, a thorough check of the suspension bushes and coil springs is required to ensure no hidden play has developed. The braking system should also be examined for binding calipers or uneven disc wear, as the record suggests that components may be replaced only when they reach a failure threshold.