2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · FJ66 RYH

The 2016 Ford Fiesta currently holds a valid MOT certificate, having passed its most recent assessment on 11 February 2026 at 109,847 miles with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend presents a stable mechanical baseline, though the testing pattern is irregular. The vehicle failed inspections on 6 February 2026 and 18 November 2025, yet both failures curiously list no defects. This anomaly suggests administrative or procedural issues rather than a worsening mechanical condition, as the subsequent pass confirms the car met all required standards without any rectification. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical use for a vehicle of this age, averaging roughly 10,985 miles annually. Between the November 2023 test at 90,011 miles and the November 2024 test at 98,042 miles, the car covered approximately 8,000 miles. This increased slightly to around 10,000 miles over the following twelve months, reaching 108,053 miles by 18 November 2025. The recorded mileage then jumped only 1,794 miles over the subsequent two and a half months before the February 2026 tests. The mere two-mile difference between the 6 February failure and the 11 February pass indicates the vehicle was likely stationary or undergoing preparation during that five-day window. Despite the clean MOT record showing zero advisories or defects, the repeated failed attempts without recorded faults warrant a thorough physical inspection. A buyer should examine the condition of the brake discs and pads for uneven wear, and check the suspension bushes and coil springs for deterioration, as these components suffer on typical UK roads. The exhaust system and underbody require close scrutiny for corrosion, particularly around the rear suspension mounting points common on this generation Fiesta. Verifying the structural integrity of the sills and floor pan remains essential, ensuring the previous owners have not neglected the chassis despite the clean paperwork.