2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · YP66 NRY

The official DVSA MOT history for this 2016 Ford Fiesta reveals an encouraging and stable maintenance trend, highlighted by four consecutive first-time passes culminating in the most recent test on twenty-fifth September twenty twenty-five which passed with zero recorded defects. Although the vehicle did record a curious failure on thirteenth December twenty-two that was immediately rectified on the same day with no associated defects listed, the subsequent clean passes in twenty twenty-three, twenty twenty-four, and twenty twenty-five demonstrate that previous issues have been thoroughly resolved. This flawless recent run suggests the car has been maintained to a satisfactory standard by its previous keepers, though buyers must remember that an MOT certificate is merely a minimum legal standard of roadworthiness on the day of the test and does not replace a comprehensive mechanical inspection of hidden wear and tear. With a recorded mileage of one hundred and twenty-three thousand two hundred and forty-seven miles at roughly ten years of age, this Fiesta has accumulated an average of approximately twelve thousand three hundred miles per annum, placing it well above the typical national average for this age group. This high-mileage profile indicates consistent, heavy utilization, likely consisting of long motorway commutes or commercial fleet work rather than short town journeys. While higher annual mileage can sometimes mean the engine and drivetrain have operated at optimal warm temperatures consistently, it also accelerates the thermal and mechanical fatigue on high-wear components such as the clutch, flywheel, suspension dampers, steering geometry, and the turbocharger or emission control systems if it is a diesel or a high-output petrol variant. Given the high mileage and age of the vehicle, a rigorous physical and dynamic inspection is essential during your viewing, starting with a thorough check of the service history to verify that oil changes, timing belt replacements, and fluid services have been performed more frequently than the standard manufacturer intervals. On your test drive, pay close attention to the biting point and operation of the clutch pedal, listen for any metallic knocking or droning noises from the wheel bearings over rough road surfaces, and ensure the manual gearbox selects all ratios smoothly without any crunches or excessive play in the linkage. Check the tracking by ensuring the steering wheel remains centered on straight roads and that the car does not pull under heavy braking, which would otherwise indicate binding brake calipers, warped discs, or degraded wishbone bushes. Finally, inspect the general condition of the engine bay for any signs of oil weeping from the cylinder head gasket, rocker cover, or auxiliary seals, and check the condition of the coolant expansion tank for clean fluid without oil contamination. Examine the tyre tread depths across all four corners while also checking the inner and outer shoulders for premature wear patterns that point to misaligned tracking or tired suspension geometry. Verify that all electrical ancillaries, including the air conditioning compressor, heated windscreen, and infotainment system, operate correctly, and confirm the health of the twelve-volt battery, as high-mileage cars often run through alternators and starter motors toward the end of their first decade on the road.