Ford Fiesta Titanium X (2016)
2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium X
CarHunch analysed 107 real MOT records for the 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium X. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium X is a significant reliability concern: just 22% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, and nearly 1% have recorded dangerous defects—a red flag that suggests systemic issues beyond routine wear. The median CarHunch score of 40 reflects this poor track record across the cohort.
These Fiestas are running relatively low mileage for their age (median 54,092 miles), yet still struggling badly in MOT, which points to condition and maintenance problems rather than normal usage wear. With fewer than 0.2 failures per vehicle on average, the issue isn't catastrophic failures but the sheer breadth of problems—advisories averaging 0.1 per car suggest multiple small faults accumulating. Before viewing one, request a full service history and have an independent pre-purchase inspection; the numbers suggest this model year needs scrutiny.
What to check before buying a 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium X
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (77%) | 82 | 1.1% | 0.01 |
| Other (23%) | 25 | 91.5% | 0.44 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium X 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 X vehicles fall between 54,092 and 54,092 miles.
2016 Ford Fiesta Titanium X — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 23 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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