2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LD66 OPG

The vehicle maintains a roadworthy status, though the maintenance trend shows a shift toward mechanical wear and electrical defects. The most recent test in September 2025 at 54,585 miles identified play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint and an inoperative registration plate lamp. While the vehicle passed, the emergence of suspension component wear suggests that the lower-chassis components are beginning to degrade due to age-related fatigue despite the low overall mileage. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old Ford, averaging approximately 5,500 miles per year. There was a significant gap of 7,227 miles between the September 2022 test at 26,961 miles and the 2023 test at 34,189 miles, followed by a more rapid accumulation of 12,336 miles in the following year. This pattern of low usage often leads to the perishation of rubber components and seals, which explains why faults appear over time rather than through high mechanical friction. A buyer must inspect the front suspension thoroughly to check if the ball joint play noted in 2025 has spread to other affecting arms or bushings. The history also shows uneven tyre wear on the front inner in 2023, which indicates a previous alignment issue that should be verified to prevent further premature tyre scrubbing. The recurring electrical failures, ranging from stop lamps and indicators to the recent registration plate light, suggest that basic bulb replacements and wiring checks have not been prioritized by previous owners.