2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · LR16 RNF

A consistent record of clean MOT passes defines this 2016 Ford Fiesta, with the most recent test on 5 July 2025 returning a pass and no advisories or defects recorded. Across all four documented examinations from 2022 through 2025, the vehicle has presented no flagged deterioration in any tested category, including braking performance, suspension condition, lighting, exhaust emissions, and structural integrity. For a ten year old car entering its second decade on the road, this absence of recurring advisories points to a stable mechanical state at the point of the latest statutory inspection, with no recorded pattern of component fatigue emerging on test. Annual mileage accumulation sits at approximately 6,223 miles per year, which is broadly typical for a vehicle of this age and segment and suggests regular rather than intensive use. There are no unusual gaps in the testing history, no evidence of long periods off the road, and no sudden mileage escalations between consecutive tests that might indicate a change in usage profile such as taxi or commuter duty. This steady accumulation rate is consistent with moderate wear of consumables, meaning brake pads and discs, tyres, and routine service items are likely to have been replaced on a normal wear cycle rather than under heavy commercial demand. The absence of any recorded advisories over four consecutive tests further suggests that the braking and suspension components have not yet reached the thresholds where testers would flag measurable deterioration. Given the complete lack of recorded advisories, there is no specific component history to target with component-level inspection, and the buyer should instead focus on the natural wear items expected on a Fiesta of this age and mileage. On a test drive, pay particular attention to the front suspension, listening for knocks or clonks from the front strut top mounts, wishbone bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links over speed humps and uneven surfaces, as these are common wear points on the Mk7 Fiesta chassis regardless of MOT outcome. Through corners, any knocking or looseness in the steering may indicate worn front suspension components not yet severe enough to fail but worth monitoring. Under braking, the pedal should feel firm and progressive without excessive travel, and the car should pull up in a straight line without pulling to either side, which would suggest binding or unevenly worn brake calipers or hydraulic issues. Also listen for any rumbling or droning from the front wheels that changes with speed, which can indicate wheel bearing wear, and check for uneven tyre wear across the tread, as this often reveals alignment or suspension geometry issues that do not yet trigger an MOT advisory. Inspect the underside of the vehicle for any signs of oil seepage from the engine or transmission, and examine the exhaust system for corrosion or blowing joints, particularly around the flexi section and rear silencer, areas where Ford Fiesta exhausts commonly deteriorate with age and salt exposure. Finally, verify the service history to confirm that cam belt or timing chain intervals, coolant, and brake fluid have been attended to at manufacturer-specified intervals, as none of these items are covered by the MOT test itself but are critical to the long term mechanical integrity of the vehicle.