Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci (2016)
2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci
CarHunch analysed 110 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium TDCi has a first-time MOT pass rate of just 47%, significantly below the UK average of 80%, suggesting these diesels are more prone to test failures than most vehicles their age. The good news is that dangerous defects are extremely rare at 0%, so safety-critical issues aren't the problem—it's the smaller, fixable stuff that catches owners out.
At 80,000 miles median, these cars have racked up typical mileage for an eight-year-old, and the low advisory count (0.0 per vehicle) means inspectors aren't flagging developing issues. Before buying one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on diesel-specific components like the DPF and fuel injectors, which are likely responsible for those higher-than-average failure rates.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (97%) | 107 | 46.5% | 0.3 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (2%) | 2 | 100% | 0 |
| Other (1%) | 1 | 0% | 1 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci vehicles fall between 57,682 and 101,057 miles.
2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 54 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2020–2025.
MOT History Averages
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