2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · BJ66 EVC

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history indicates a worsening trend regarding suspension and steering components. While the most recent test in November 2025 at 71,925 miles passed, the tester identified play in the nearside front steering rack inner joints and a corroded rear exhaust. This follows a failure in November 2024 regarding an offside front track rod end ball joint, suggesting that front-end geometry components are reaching the end of their operational life. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,200 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of roughly 15,000 miles between the November 2023 and 2025 tests, indicating regular use rather than long periods of inactivity. The gap between September 2022 and November 2023 shows a failure at 43,043 miles due to a damaged tyre and badly shaped rear tyres, which points to a period of neglect regarding basic consumable upkeep during that time. A buyer should conduct a thorough inspection of the front suspension and steering assembly to ensure the rack inner joints and track rod ends have been replaced as advised. The recurring nature of ball joint and anti-roll bar failures across 2023 and 2024 suggests the suspension is significant wear. Furthermore, the corroded exhaust silencer noted in the 2025 test requires close monitoring for structural integrity to prevent a failure in the next inspection.