2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · GL66 ACJ

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history indicates a trend of reactive rather than preventative mechanical care. The most recent test in November 2025 at 112,244 miles identified three advisories involving a worn nearside front anti-roll bar linkage, a minor exhaust flexible pipe leak, and worn nearside rear axle swivel bushes. While the car passed the test, the accumulation of these suspension and exhaust defects suggests that components are beginning to reach the end of their service life simultaneously due to high mileage. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical used-car profile, averaging approximately 11,200 miles per year. There is a significant jump in usage between October 2021 (68,895 miles) and October 2022 (94,814 miles), where the car covered over 26,000 miles in a single year. Since then, the annual mileage has stabilized to roughly 7,000 to 9,000 miles per year, which explains the consistent wear observed on consumable items and suspension bushings. A buyer should closely inspect the front suspension and braking system, as the record shows recurring issues with ball joints, track rod ends, and brake pads. The failure in November 2023 at 102,526 miles was particularly telling, revealing thin brake pads and a structural tyre failure that suggest basic maintenance intervals were overlooked until components failed. The deteriorated rear coil spring mounting pads noted in 2023 also require physical verification to ensure they have been replaced and are not causing noise or spring fatigue.