2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · AV16 XNH

Eight consecutive MOT tests pass without any recorded failures across the period from March 2019 through December 2025, marking an unbroken record of statutory roadworthiness for this 2016 Ford Fiesta. The defining feature of the file is not a dramatic failure but a recurring pattern of advisory items clustered around the front axle, specifically brake pads and front tyres. Both advisory types first surfaced in November 2021 with front brake pad wear noted, reappeared in December 2022 alongside advisories for both nearside and offside front tyres worn close to the legal limit and on edge, then dropped off entirely in the three subsequent tests through to December 2025 with no defects recorded. The absence of any advisories in the two most recent tests suggests that the brake and tyre components flagged in 2021 and 2022 were addressed at that point, and no new wear issues have yet accumulated at the front axle to advisory threshold. There are no recorded advisories concerning suspension components, corrosion, exhaust integrity, or structural elements anywhere in the history. Against a ten-year vehicle age, the recorded mileage of 87,094 equates to an annual accumulation of roughly 8,700 miles per year, which sits squarely within the typical usage band for a car of this vintage and segment. There are no unusual gaps in the testing timeline; the record shows annual tests from March 2019 onwards at consistent intervals, indicating the vehicle has remained in regular use on the public road rather than being laid up for extended periods. This kind of steady, moderate utilisation generally keeps consumables cycling through at predictable intervals and reduces the risks associated with prolonged stationary periods such as brake seizure, tyre flat-spotting, and brake disc corrosion pitting. Equally, it is not a low-mileage file that would raise separate concerns about dried seals, stale fluids, or seized mechanisms from disuse. The mileage progression between tests appears broadly linear without any abrupt jumps that might suggest clock irregularities or inconsistent vehicle identity. Given the advisory history, the front braking system and front tyres are the priority areas for physical inspection on any viewing. With brake pad wear flagged in both 2021 and 2022, the front discs are likely to have accumulated some wear scoring or lipping by now even if not formally recorded; on a test drive, listen for any scraping, grinding, or squeal under light pedal application, and feel for vibration through the steering wheel or pedal that would indicate disc runout. Check for any tendency of the car to pull to one side under braking, which could indicate a binding caliper, particularly after the vehicle has been standing. For the front tyres, both inner and outer edges should be examined closely as the 2022 advisories specifically noted edge wear on both sides; uneven or feathering across the tread face typically points to tracking misalignment or worn suspension bushes, so a test drive should include observation of any steering wander, tramlines following road ruts, or excessive road noise that could indicate the tracking has drifted since the tyres were last replaced. Steering should self-centre promptly after cornering, and there should be no knocking or clonking from the front end over speed humps or pothole strikes. Beyond the specific advisory items, the overall absence of any advisories relating to coil springs, suspension arms, anti-roll bar linkages, brake pipes, or corrosion is a positive indicator for a ten-year-old Fiesta of this mileage, but does not eliminate the need for a physical assessment. On a test drive, listen for any clonks or rattles from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, as rear axle bushes and shock absorbers are not commonly flagged until they become pronounced. Inspect the underside for any surface corrosion on subframe and suspension components, particularly around the wheel arches and sill jacking points where Ford vehicles of this era can show early structural rust. Verify that all warning lamps extinguish promptly on ignition, that the clutch bite point is firm without slipping, and that the engine pulls smoothly without misfires under load, as none of these operational checks fall within the MOT scope but are essential for a complete mechanical evaluation of a vehicle approaching the upper end of its expected service life for its recorded mileage.