2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · LL66 GFU

The 2016 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a completely clean pass on 6 October 2025 at 204,861 miles with zero defects recorded. That is a strong result for a decade-old supermini. The previous test on 4 October 2024 initially failed for a non-functioning nearside stop lamp and a dim offside stop lamp, but both were rectified on the same day for a pass. Lamp issues of this nature are minor electrical consumables rather than indicators of deeper neglect, and their swift repair suggests the last owner addressed basic faults promptly. Before that, the record is largely clean, with only minor wear items flagged in 2022. The mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high-intensity use. Between 22 September 2022 at 188,233 miles and 6 October 2025 at 204,861 miles, the car covered 16,628 miles in just over three years, averaging roughly 5,500 miles per annum in that window. However, the broader picture from the 2016 registration to the current 204,861 miles reveals an average of approximately 20,486 miles per year, which is nearly double the typical UK annual mileage. This vehicle has clearly been a high-workload commuter or long-distance runner for most of its life. The MOT record is consistent and well-documented with no suspicious gaps, giving confidence that the odometer reading is genuine and the service history is traceable. Buyers should focus their physical inspection on front suspension components and braking wear. In September 2022 at 188,233 miles, the tester noted a light oil misting on the nearside front upper shock absorber, an early sign of strut seal degradation. Although this did not reappear as a defect in subsequent tests, a high-mileage Fiesta with nearly 205,000 miles on the clock warrants a close check of both front dampers, coil springs, and top mounts for play, corrosion, or fresh oil residue. The inner edge tyre wear noted on both front tyres in 2022 points to possible tracking or suspension bush wear, so inspect front lower arm bushes and track rod ends for play. Given the mileage, expect brake discs and pads to be near replacement thickness, and check rear brake calipers for binding, a common issue on Fiestas subjected to prolonged motorway use. Exhaust condition and catalytic converter efficiency deserve attention too, as high-mileage catalysts degrade and can cause emissions failures at the next test. Structurally, examine the sills, subframes, and inner wheel arches for corrosion, particularly if the car has spent years on salted roads. A clean MOT record is encouraging, but it does not guarantee the underbody is free from surface rust or perforation. The combination of high mileage and age means this Fiesta will reward a buyer who checks what lies beneath as carefully as what the paperwork shows.