2016 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · YN16 OHS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, following a clean pass in April 2026 at 106,498 miles. However, the immediate history reveals a significant period of poor maintenance during early 2025. While the car passed in 2024 without defects, the two consecutive failures in March and April 2025 indicate a lapse in basic mechanical oversight. The trend has improved from a state of neglect to the current stable status, suggesting the owner addressed the critical faults after the second failure. At 106,498 miles over ten years, the Fiesta averages approximately 10,650 miles per year, which aligns with typical UK usage for a small hatchback. There is a distinct gap of 13,821 miles between the March 2024 and April 2025 tests, indicating the vehicle saw heavy road use during those thirteen months. This high rate of use explains the accelerated wear observed on braking components and suspension parts identified during the 2025 testing period. A buyer should conduct a close inspection of the front suspension specifically, as the tester flagged a nearside front track rod end ball joint with excessive play in 2025. Although this was rectified, repeated stress on steering components often correlates with wear on adjacent bushes and bearings. The braking system also requires scrutiny; the record shows thin pads and worn discs were flagged in early 2025, meaning the current components may be nearing the end of their service life depending on when they were replaced. Electrical and auxiliary checks should be verified in person. The horn and tyre pressure monitoring system were both points of failure in March 2025, and while they were cleared for the April pass, a buyer must ensure these systems remain fully functional. The offside rear fog lamp also needs checking, as it was missing during two previous tests. Given the history of low tyre tread depth in 2025, checking the remaining life on all four tyres is essential to ensure no further immediate expenditure is required.