Ford Fiesta Mk7 | Buyers guide | Used car | High miles | Mechanics checklist | Zetec 1.25 | Duratec

Common areas to check on a high miles used Ford Fiesta Mk7 with the 1.25 engine

[martindivall]

I have one of these ( 2010) with 154k miles and it drives superbly . The engine still pulls strongly, no smoke, still does 48mpg. Gearbox is silky smooth, awesome little cars.

[peterpiper]

Thanks for the video mate, you have confirmed that after 3 mechanics being unable to solve an engine overheating problem on hot days, (whilst stationary), the radiator fan has gone! I didn't think it possible as the air conditioning still kind of worked, but videos such as these are a lifeline. I have a 2012 model and its a great car. It failed on emissions at MOT last week and I thought it was a goner, but all it turned out to be was a spark plug that had disintegrated causing a rich emission. The car has done 108k and i fully intend on looking after it more with oil /filter changes and as you pointed out, 'listening to it' as you drive. I just could not believe how much Fiesta's had gone up since I bought it 9 years ago, we were facing potentially 12k for a 3 year old basic car with 35k on the clock-totally horrendous dilemma for us ordinary bods!!! Many thanks again.

[AlanCooney]

Great video! I have 2010 Fiesta 1.25 on 124, 000 miles! You are lucky to have the “steel” wheels! The 15” Ford alloys are weak and easily buckle on inside rim when going over pot holes! I’ve had to replace front lower ball joints and broken coil springs in addition to track rod ends BUT pleased that parts are cheap and readily available!!! As a DIY’er it’s an easy car to work on! Also did camshaft drive belt, but it needs patience and is quite fiddly! Hardest bit was unscrewing the very tight crankshaft bolt, but used very long breaker bar and a flywheel locking tool! These proper 4 cylinder engines are way better than the newer 3 cylinder 1.0 litre engines!

[livesquad]

It's an interesting one you've got there because it has the face-lift front bumper and the pre face-lift interior. Thanks for the video mate

[hypeedits]

just got myself one of these 123k miles great video!

[kennyg]

These are famous for water ingress. Comes through rear light cluster seals, 3rd brake light seal, the rubber seal between the body and rear wiper arm, and the air vent seals behind the rear bumper. If the carpets are wet, it has already flooded the car and soaked through the thick sound deadening before then soaking the carpet. You need to strip out all the seats, carpet and sound deadening to let it dry out whilst you sort all the seals. Then there is the issue of the 1.0 Eco boost engine. Do not buy one unless it has a full service history only from a Ford dealer. The oil is very specific to that engine and is expensive, so non-Ford dealer dont tend to use it. As a result, the wet belt start to disintegrate, clogs up the oil strainer and the engine goes boom. Best to only buy the 1.25 engine. One other thing although not as common is when all the wipers and washers dont work. You replace the 3 fuses and still dont work. If you move the stalk and listen closely, you do hear the relays clicking. The issue is the body control module, £1, 000 supplied, fitted and programmed from Ford. Dont get me wrong, they are brilliant cars, just dont blow all your budget on one. Keep at least £500 back for maintenance items.

[drummingriffin]

Hi, yeah my flexi pipe split on my 2016 (Eco boost) Fiesta. My garage charged around £300. for the 'cut and replace' job. Ford wanted £1, 400 for the job, but as my local mechanic stated, Ford garage mechanics MUST replace the cat and put everything back to ford spec, so cannot do what my local mechanic did even though it works perfectly well. Thanks for a very good report on these cars. I do love the handling on mine. Take care.

[nevs]

Exact same thing happened to my 2014 Fiesta 1.25 Overheated cos the fan wasn’t turning on. Strange thing is the car didn’t have any warning sounds when the engine overheating symbol was on. But the warning sounds come on when petrol is low or if seatbelt isn’t it. You’d have thought they’d have it for an overheating car/ warning light. Luckily didn’t blow the engine. Everything you’ve mentioned in the video has happened on my Fiesta! Squeaky front suspension (only in the winter ) and knocking in the back

[chrishague]

I have the same model and age and been wondering what that flippin' squeak was when going over a speed bump. Thanks for finally being someone to tell me what it is and how to sort it out :)

[Kendoddsdadsdogsdead]

Bought one of these today for 500 been to the moon and back with 173k on the clock.
Loads of history in it's early days but god the last 4 years it's been
Needs a good service, a new indicator stalk and a deep clean.
Cambelt water pump and clutch done just over 4 years ago at 108k
Rear bushes will need doing for next years MOT
I'll be poly bushing it and hopefully i'll get it to 250k then scrap it for 200 quid!
Banganomics!!!

[WorksopGimp]

Looking to buy a 16s so thanks for the up load it helps

[SASMacDroid]

I have a 2013 fiesta 1.0 ecoboost no serious issues up to now and nearly 150.000km on it. but i did have the transmission swapped a few weeks ago because i have the DPS6 transmission but it was more a noise complaint than a performance issue and the new transmission is running better than the original and it actually only cost me 2600€

[ChihebKr]

thank you man i appreciate the infos really helps i m on a market looking for one

[keatongroom]

Very good and useful review. Trying to decide between this or a 2014 Polo Tsi or 2010 1.6 Polo

[ringadingding]

Thank you for your video very chill and knowledgeable and well explained!

[oneharley]

I have this exact car and I love it to death. Does get girls trust.

[johnf]

Picked up a 2011 with only 35, 000 miles on the clock for £2500. So far so good

[rossmurrayfam]

very informative video my old fiesta failed MOT for a rear axle worn

[bloodseed]

Just bought a 2010 1.6 diesel zetec S . 72k miles. Has the common steering shaft problem. Needs the timing belt bits done but that'll have to wait. Got it for 2350.

[MegaReddevil]

Much more reliable than the ecoboost motor this engine goes back to the 90s