2016 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · YT66 YRA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history shows a trend of developing wear in the suspension components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 56,470 miles recorded an advisory for an offside front track rod end ball joint with slight play. This represents a progression from the 2022 failure where both front track rod ends exhibited excessive play. While the car passed its latest inspection, the recurring nature of steering-related faults requires proactive attention. The mileage profile is consistently low for a ten-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,600 miles per year. The record shows clean intervals between 2019 and 2021, where the car passed with no recorded defects between 21,365 and 34,651 miles. However, the frequency of mechanical failures increased as the vehicle passed the 39,000 mile mark, suggesting that the age of components may be contributing to the degradation of rubber-based bushes and corroded hardware despite the low total distance driven. A buyer must specifically inspect the rear sub-frame and exhaust system, as the 2024 test flagged split sub-frame bushes and corrosion. Although these did not cause a failure that year, structural corrosion on the sub-frame is a point of concern for older Ford models. The 2024 failure for high emissions also indicates that the engine management or fuel system may have struggled, which should be verified during a test drive to ensure the vehicle is operating efficiently.