2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · BU16 OLJ
2016 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 17/03/2016. Recorded mileage 74,612 miles. MOT valid until 31/05/2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2016 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/05/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 74,612 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2016
- Engine
- 1499cc
BU16 OLJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 02/06/2026
- 74,612 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BU16 OLJ Mileage History
- 06/06/202359,140 mi
- 06/06/202359,152 mi+12 mi
- 06/06/202463,807 mi+4,655 mi
- 06/06/202463,807 mi
- 02/06/202674,612 mi+10,805 mi
Average of roughly 5,175 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BU16 OLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2016 Ford Fiesta (BU16 OLJ) between June 2023 and June 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 June 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Bodywork (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))”; “Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))”; “Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))”.
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