2016 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · MD66 DZB

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the most recent inspection history indicates a sudden decline in mechanical condition. While the car passed its test on 18 June 2026 at 54,717 miles, this followed a comprehensive failure just one day prior. That failure revealed multiple critical defects across the steering assembly, including the offside steering linkage ball joint, nearside track rod end, and both rear axle bushes. The fact that multiple suspension components failed at once suggests that rubber and metal hardware have reached the end of their service life simultaneously. The mileage profile is low for a ten year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,472 miles per year. The record shows consistent usage patterns between 2023 and 2025, where the car passed with no recorded defects while covering roughly 10,000 miles over that 24-month period. However, the jump of nearly 5,000 miles in the final year combined with the multiple suspension failures indicates that the low mileage has not prevented the degradation of rubber bushings and steering joints due to age and material fatigue rather than wear. A buyer must conduct a thorough in-person inspection to ensure the repairs claimed after the June 2026 failure were executed correctly. Specific attention should be paid to the offside steering linkage and nearside track rod end to confirm no remaining play. The buyer also needs to verify that the tyre pressure monitoring system, which was flagged on 17 June 2026, is now fully operational as this is often an overlooked electronic fault that can lead to future MOT failures if not properly addressed.