2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · SW16 FOK

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive care. While the most recent test in October 2025 at 100,048 miles resulted in a pass, it followed a failure that highlighted multiple mechanical deficiencies. The presence of a severely deteriorated CV boot, play in the track rod end, and a cracked exhaust flex pipe indicates that components are only being addressed once they reach a point of near-failure, rather than being replaced during routine servicing. The mileage pattern is consistent with a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 10,000 miles per annum. There was a significant gap of over 17,000 miles between March 2023 and April 2024, followed by another 32,000 miles before the October 2025 test. This rate of use explains the accelerated wear observed on consumables, particularly the transition seen in the April 2024 failure where both front brake discs and pads were found to be at or below the legal wear limits simultaneously. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and steering assembly, as the record repeatedly flags issues with the steering rack inner joints, track rod ends, and CV boots. The recurring coolant leak noted in April 2024 requires a thorough check of the water pump and thermostat housing to ensure no underlying gasket failure exists. Additionally, the uneven tire wear and misting rear shock absorber from 2023 suggest that alignment issues or failing damping components may persist and should be verified to prevent premature replacement of new tyres.