2014 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YP14 EBL

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness profile characterized by a trend of reactive maintenance rather than preventative care. While it passed its most recent test in August 2025 at 118,906 miles, the failure just one day prior revealed multiple critical mechanical defects. The presence of a major exhaust leak, rough wheel bearings on both sides, and excessive play in the track rod end indicates that significant components were only addressed when forced by an MOT failure. The 2025 pass still shows unresolved issues, with new advisories for a worn nearside rear tyre and play in the nearside front suspension arm ball joint. At 118,906 miles over 12 years, the Fiesta averages approximately 9,900 miles per annum, which aligns with typical national averages for a small hatchback. The data shows a rapid accumulation of 13,572 miles between August 2024 and August 2025. This high-intensity period explains the accelerated wear observed on the suspension geometry and drivetrain components. The 2024 failure at 105,334 miles regarding the offside front drive shaft bearing and lambda emissions further suggests that the vehicle has been subjected to heavy use which is now taxing aging mechanical assemblies. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front and rear suspension systems, as recurring faults with track rod ends, ball joints, and suspension arms suggest the steering geometry is nearing its service life. The rough wheel bearings noted in 2025 should be re-tested to ensure they were actually replaced and are not failing again. Furthermore, the history of emissions failures in 2024 and a major exhaust leak in 2025 necessitates a check of the catalytic converter and the entire length of the exhaust system for structural corrosion or poor repairs. The persistent advisory regarding the child seat obstructing the seat belt also means the rear safety restraint mechanism cannot be fully verified without removal.