2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · EO66 YJS

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and reassuring maintenance trend. The most recent MOT, conducted on 17 September 2025 at 90,679 miles, returned a clean pass with zero defects or advisories recorded. This is a significant improvement over the 2024 test and indicates that any previously noted wear items have been addressed. The overall trajectory is one of resolving minor wear, moving from advisories to a fully clear bill of health. The mileage accumulation tells a story of changing ownership or use. Between the August 2022 test at 32,554 miles and the September 2024 test at 65,893 miles, the car covered 33,339 miles in just over two years, averaging roughly 15,000 miles per year. This is substantially higher than the car's lifetime average of approximately 9,068 miles per year. However, the recorded mileage then plateaued completely, showing 90,679 miles in both the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. This suggests the vehicle has been standing unused for the past twelve months, a period long enough to warrant attention to components that deteriorate through inactivity rather than use. The 2024 advisory regarding worn front and rear tyres, specifically citing wear on both edges of the fronts, is a key indicator for a prospective buyer. Edge wear on both sides of the front tyres typically points to under-inflation or defective suspension geometry, often worn tracking or incorrect toe settings. Although the tyres were presumably replaced to achieve the 2025 pass, a buyer should inspect the current tyre wear patterns closely to confirm the underlying geometry issue was rectified rather than simply masked by new rubber. The suspension bushes and front wheel bearings deserve a thorough check for play during a test drive. Given the vehicle's year and the period of inactivity, a physical inspection should prioritise structural corrosion, particularly around the sills, subframes, and brake lines, as standing vehicles can trap moisture. The braking system should be tested for binding or uneven pull, and the exhaust system examined for fresh corrosion after a year of standing. A short drive will reveal any judder from seized brake discs or deteriorated engine mounts that may have perished during the stationary period.