2011 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · YT61 XGZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT on 17 May 2026 at 115,755 miles, following a failure just five miles prior. That failure was due to exposed cords on both the nearside and offside rear tyres. While the car is currently roadworthy, the inspection history reveals a consistent pattern of reactive maintenance where faults are only addressed upon failing a test. The recurring presence of tyrerelated issues, including bald shoulders, cuts, and structural bulges, suggests the previous owner neglected basic consumable upkeep until it reached a legal failure point. At 115,755 miles over 15 years, the Fiesta averages roughly 7,700 miles per year, which is consistent with typical usage for its age. However, the mechanical record shows significant wear on suspension and braking components. In June 2025 at 108,189 miles, the tester identified corroded rear coil springs and a damaged mounting, alongside excessively worn trailing arm bushes on both sides. This followed a failure in 2024 where the nearside front ball joint showed play and the front brake discs were scored and pitted. The history of suspension failure involving ball joints and springs indicates that the chassis components are reaching their age-related fatigue limit. Braking performance shows a long-term degradation, with scored discs and thin pads noted in tests spanning 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2024. The nearside front brake binding noted in 2024 suggests potential sticking caliper or lack of slider maintenance. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension geometry for further play in the bushes and joints, as these have been flagged repeatedly over the years. While the 2026 test showed no defects, the historical trend of structural corrosion and mechanical wear indicates the vehicle requires frequent investment to maintain roadworthiness.