2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YE65 XRH

The 2015 Fiesta presents a stable and currently sound roadworthiness status, culminating in a clean pass on 10 July 2025 at 28,438 miles with zero defects. The maintenance trend is improving, resolving a minor oversight from the previous year. In the July 2024 test at 28,089 miles, the tester flagged front brake pads wearing thin, a standard consumable wear item that has evidently been addressed, given the subsequent clean bill of health. A failed test on 27 July 2023 at 26,742 miles for mismatched rear tyre sizes on the same axle also appears to be a one-off error rather than a recurring mechanical fault, as the retest on the same day passed without issue. The mileage pattern indicates exceptionally low usage for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,585 miles annually. Between the June 2022 test at 21,576 miles and the July 2023 test at 26,742 miles, the vehicle covered just over 5,000 miles. The subsequent two years saw a sharp drop in activity, accumulating only 1,696 miles between July 2023 and July 2025. Such sporadic use raises the possibility of prolonged standing, which can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, or moisture ingress in the fluid systems, even though the recent MOT shows no immediate defects. Despite the clean MOT records, a physical inspection should focus on components susceptible to dormancy rather than high-mileage wear. Inspect the tyre sidewalls for perishing and cracking, as the rubber degrades with age and standing, irrespective of tread depth. Examine the brake discs for surface corrosion and the calipers for binding, as short trips and long stationary periods accelerate these issues. Check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, and assess the exhaust system for corrosion, particularly around welds and joints. The mismatched rear tyres flagged in 2023 suggest a lack of meticulous record-keeping or casual maintenance by a previous owner, so verifying the current tyre specifications and suspension alignment remains prudent.