2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EN16 RCX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive upkeep. The most recent test conducted in October 2025 at 102,230 miles identified minor consumable failures including pitted front brake discs and defective windscreen wiper blades. While the car passed, the presence of these defects after a clean record in previous years suggests that basic wear items are only being addressed once they reach a point of inspection failure. The mileage pattern remains consistent with a typical-use commuter vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There is a notable increase in usage between October 2023 and October 2024, where the car covered 18,000 miles in a single year. This period of heavy use correlates with the failure in October 2024 at 84,981 miles, where the exhaust emissions failed due to levels exceeding specified limits. Such failure suggests a period of engine health concern, potentially related to carbon build-up or fuel mixture issues, which required rectification before the subsequent re-test. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the engine system to ensure the high emissions levels from 2024 have been fully resolved and are not recurring. The pitted front brake discs noted in the 2025 test indicate the braking system is nearing the end of its life, necessitating a replacement of both discs and pads to ensure effective stopping. Given the 100,000-mile milestone, a physical check of the suspension bushes and shock absorbers is also vital, as these components often suffer significant degradation at this interval despite not being explicitly flagged in the recent MOT history.