2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · LL66 GFO

The vehicle presents a concerning roadworthiness status, as the maintenance trend indicates a shift toward reactive rather than proactive care. The latest test in August 2023 at 128,255 miles resulted in a pass only after a failure on the same day for multiple defects. The tester flagged an inoperative tyre pressure monitoring system, a failed offside rear stop lamp, thin front brake pads and worn tyres. This sequence suggests the previous owner only addressed faults once they threatened an MOT pass rather than performing routine preventative maintenance. At 128,255 miles over ten years, this Fiesta has covered significantly more ground than average, averaging 12,800 miles per year. The data shows consistent use between 2020 and 2023, with the vehicle covering nearly 15,000 miles in the fourteen months between the September 2022 and 2023 tests. While the records from 2020 to late 2022 show no recorded defects, the high cumulative mileage places significant stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system compared to lower-mile examples. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. Given the 2023 report of thin front pads and worn tyres, a check for uneven disc wear, scoring, or binding calipers is essential. The high mileage also necessitates an inspection of the underside for worn suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and perished coil springs which often fail at this interval. The previous failure of the tyre pressure monitoring system should be verified as functional to ensure it was properly repaired and not merely cleared of a code.