2014 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · YR14 FCU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its April 2026 test at 107,094 miles, this followed a significant failure just five weeks prior. The transition from a clean record in 2024 and 2025 to a multi-point failure in 2026 suggests that components are only being addressed once they reach the point of legal failure. At 12 years old, the 2014 Fiesta has averaged approximately 9,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage patterns for a vehicle of this age. The mileage accumulation appears consistent between 2023 and 2026, with the car covering roughly 5,000 miles in annual intervals. However, the jump of 3,700 miles between March 2025 and March 2026 shows a period of more intensive use that likely coincided with the accelerated wear observed in the suspension and lighting components. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension geometry, as the record shows a recurring history of wear in the ball joints. The 2023 advisory noted slight play on the nearside front, while the March 2026 failure identified excessive wear on the offside arm. This pattern, combined with the inner edge wear on the front tyres flagged in April 2026, suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn bushings that will continue to consume tyres prematurely if not corrected. The 2023 report of corrosion on the rear back box outer casing also requires a physical inspection to ensure structural rust has not spread to critical chassis members. While this did not cause a failure, surface corrosion on this model common and requires monitoring. The multiple electrical failures in March 2026 involving stop lamps, position lamps, and registration plates indicate a lack of basic pre-trip checks by the previous owner.