2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GD66 JGF

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend regarding neglected suspension and braking components. While it passed its latest test in December 2025 at 81,689 miles, it failed just two miles prior due to multiple safety issues including a damaged tyre and a malfunctioning pressure monitoring system. The persistence of the offside front suspension arm ball joint play, which appeared in four consecutive tests since 2022, indicates a recurring failure to address known mechanical wear despite repeated advisories. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,200 miles per year. Between December 2022 at 59,000 miles and December 2025 at 81,689 miles, the car covered 22,689 miles. This steady usage suggests regular operation rather than long periods of stagnation. However, the record shows that this mileage has resulted in progressive wear on rubber components and steering assemblies that have not been proactively managed through scheduled preventative repairs. A buyer must focus their inspection on the front suspension geometry, as the record highlights chronic issues with the steering rack inner joints, ball joints, and gearbox mounts. The 2023 advisory regarding a 22% brake imbalance with a lagging nearside, combined with 2022 reports of pitted discs and thin pads, suggests the braking system requires a thorough professional check to ensure even operation. Additionally, the exhaust flexi joint leak noted in 2022 should be verified for structural corrosion to ensure it has not developed into a significant failure.