2015 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YR02 BAT

The 2015 Ford Fiesta carries a pattern of recurring front-end concerns that persists across multiple MOT cycles, with the most recent test on 2024-01-16 resulting in a PASS alongside two active advisories rather than a full clearance. Earlier in 2024, a failed test on 2024-01-13 revealed serious issues including misaligned headlamps, non-functional windshield washer, and critical wear on front brake discs and front tyres. Prior to that, the vehicle had already failed in 2023-01-13 with identical front tyre wear and pitted brake disc findings, followed by another failure in December 2021 involving rear stop lamps. The latest passing result does not erase this history of front-suspension and braking system degradation, indicating that while the vehicle cleared its most recent examination, several components remain compromised. With 72,558 recorded miles on an 11-year-old chassis, the average annual accumulation of approximately 6,596 miles falls within the expected range for a vehicle of this age, suggesting moderate daily or weekly usage rather than extreme mileage. However, the gap between the 2023-01-13 and 2024-01-13 MOT examinations spans nearly two years despite both results being successful, which raises questions about consistent maintenance intervals and potential hidden deterioration. The lower mileage compared to higher-usage vehicles of the same generation may partially offset visible wear, yet the documented failures in front tyres, brake discs, and lighting systems indicate that the engine and drivetrain have absorbed significant stress at lower volume, making the remaining wear patterns particularly relevant to the buyer's experience. The nearside front bumper mountings require visual and tactile verification for corrosion progression, as the advisory classifies them as not likely to detach but still presents a structural concern that could affect handling under cornering loads. Front tyres show a history of cracking or perishing and are currently reported as slightly damaged, so the buyer should inspect tread depth under the load of acceleration and braking, listening for any uneven contact patches or vibration through the wheel arches. Front brake disc wear noted in 2023 and again in early 2024 demands confirmation of absence of grinding noise, pulsating pedal feel, or rotor warping when the vehicle is decelerated, particularly on hard stops. Additionally, the headlamp aim problems—both aim being too low and excessive to the left—should be confirmed by having the lights tested at night to ensure they illuminate the road properly and do not create glare for other drivers. Beyond the front-end items, the 2021-12-30 failure involving non-functional rear stop lamps indicates that the vehicle's lighting circuitry requires a complete functional audit, especially since rear illumination contributes to overall safety compliance. Given the persistence of front-end advisories across three separate MOT failures spanning nearly a decade, the buyer should treat the vehicle as requiring immediate attention to the suspension linkages around the front bumper assembly and the brake line integrity feeding the front discs. A practical test-drive checklist would involve checking for any knocking or clunking over bumps, confirming headlamp symmetry during gentle turning, and verifying that the front brake pedal feels firm and responsive without any spongy or vibrating characteristics. If these areas remain problematic after remediation, the ongoing nature of the recorded failures suggests the car may not meet the safety standards expected for a roadworthy vehicle today.