2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · SA16 UTH

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 23 May 2025 at 176,895 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable but reactive, as the car consistently passes only immediately following a failure. The lack of recorded defects on the 2025 and 2023 passes suggests that the previous owners addressed necessary repairs just in time to meet legal standards, rather than following a proactive preventative maintenance schedule. The mileage profile is exceptionally high for a ten-year-old Fiesta, averaging approximately 17,700 miles per year. Between October 2022 and May 2025, the vehicle covered 48,836 miles in just under three years, indicating heavy motorway use or consistent commercial application. The rapid accumulation of 25,733 miles between November 2023 and May 2025 highlights this high rate, which puts significant strain on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking systems which typically reach their end of life sooner than on average vehicles. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on the high-wear components associated with such mileage. The tester should specifically inspect the suspension bushes, control arms, and coil springs for signs of premature fatigue or tearing, as these often degrade under high-mileage stress. Given the mileage, checking the condition of the brake discs and the presence of caliper binding is essential. While the MOT record shows no structural failures, a thorough check of the chassis for corrosion-related wear is necessary to ensure that the high usage has not compromised the overall structural integrity of the frame.