2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YA16 EHX

A pattern of structural tyre failures and suspension wear dominates the MOT history of this ten-year-old Ford Fiesta, with both fronts and a rear tyre recorded as dangerous due to bulges caused by ply separation, alongside a fractured offside rear coil spring. Three failure presentations have occurred since 2022, two of which were categorised as Dangerous, meaning the defects presented an immediate road safety risk at the time of test. The most recent examination on 7 May 2026 returned a clean pass with no advisories, which represents a return to a defect-free status after the dangerous tyre failures recorded in April 2025, although the intervening period shows the vehicle has not maintained consistent roadworthiness. Advisories for front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both sides in 2023 indicate that uneven or accelerated tread wear has been a recurring observation, and the escalation from advisory edge wear to dangerous structural bulges within two years suggests the rubber was not consistently replaced proactively. Annual mileage of roughly 7,500 miles is broadly typical for the age and class of the vehicle, and there are no extended gaps between tests or unexplained jumps in recorded odometer readings. The mileage accumulation has been steady across each testing cycle, with no evidence of long stationary periods that would typically introduce separate concerns such as seized brakes or deteriorated tyres from inactivity. At 75,139 miles, wear-related items including suspension components, brake friction material, and drivetrain mounts are at a stage where individual part failure becomes more probable, consistent with the fractured rear coil spring already recorded in the test history. Given the documented fractured rear coil spring, both rear springs should be inspected for signs of corrosion pitting, ride-height unevenness, or any knocking over uneven road surfaces during a test drive. The front tyres previously flagged for edge wear warrant close inspection of the current tread pattern across the full width, as inner or outer shoulder wear can point to worn suspension bushes, displaced tracking geometry, or weakened spring platforms. Listen for clonks from the front suspension over speed bumps, particularly from anti-roll bar drop links and lower wishbone bushes, which are common wear items on a Fiesta of this age and mileage. Steering should be checked for any pulling to one side, vagueness around the straight-ahead position, or knocking on full lock, any of which could indicate worn tie rod ends or a failing power steering rack. The brake system has not appeared in the MOT record, but at this mileage a thorough inspection of disc thickness, pad material remaining, and flexible hose condition is advisable, with particular attention to any judder through the pedal under braking or pulling to one side. Under the vehicle, inspect the rear axle beam, subframe mounting points, and brake pipe runs for surface corrosion, as the structural coil spring failure noted in 2022 can sometimes be linked to heavier-than-expected rear loading or weakened spring seats. Finally, confirm the age and condition of all four tyres including the spare, verifying DOT date stamps and ensuring none show sidewall cracking, bulges, or uneven wear, since three separate dangerous tyre findings across the history indicate rubber quality has been a tangible concern on this particular vehicle.