2016 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · HJ07 CCJ

In the February 2026 test at 85,622 miles the vehicle passed with advisories on front brake pads wearing thin and rear brake discs worn, pitted or scored. The record shows a clear improvement after a series of failures in 2021, 2022 and 2023; the recent passes indicate the maintenance trend is now stable. Mileage accumulation averages roughly 8,560 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage for a ten‑year‑old Fiesta. The interval from February 2025 (78,806 miles) to February 2026 added 6,816 miles in eleven months, a higher rate than the long‑term average. Earlier gaps, such as the nine‑month period between May 2024 (77,720 miles) and February 2025, added only 1,086 miles, showing a more modest pace. A buyer should inspect the brake system closely – checking pad thickness, disc condition, handbrake operation and rear brake balance – as these items have been repeatedly flagged. The rear coil springs were fractured in early 2021 and should be examined for cracking or breakage. Suspension bushes show slight wear from the 2020 test and merit a close look. Front tyres are worn to 2‑3 mm at the edge, indicating near‑limit wear; rear tyres exhibit edge cracking. Structural items such as sill covers, undertrays, the exhaust shield and the near‑side windscreen damage should be visually assessed, and headlamp aim verified.