2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · FL16 EJO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in November 2025 with no recorded defects. However, the maintenance trend shows a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the car passed the final test, the immediate failure at 141,840 miles revealed significant mechanical neglect involving a warped nearside front brake disc, an excessively worn offside front suspension arm ball joint, and an inoperative registration lamp. This indicates that the owner only addresses faults once they trigger a test failure rather than performing preventative maintenance. The mileage profile is significantly high for a ten-year-old Fiesta, averaging over 14,000 miles per annum. The data shows consistent heavy-use patterns, with 16,743 miles covered between October 2022 and October 2023, and another 8,635 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. This high-frequency use accelerates the wear on mechanical components, particularly the suspension geometry and braking system, which are subjected to constant stress over these distances. A prospective buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the chassis and structural integrity. The 2022 test flagged worn pins and bushes on the nearside rear sub-frame, which suggests the onset of corrosion or material fatigue in the load-bearing structure. Given the recent failure of a ball joint and a warped brake disc, the entire front suspension should be checked for play in the bushings and uneven wear on the rotors. The high mileage also makes the clutch, drivetrain, and shock absorbers critical, as the history confirms the vehicle is used extensively rather than sitting idle.