2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · E13 LAO

The 2013 Ford Fiesta passed its most recent MOT on 2025-10-02 at 58,915 miles, yet the maintenance trend is worsening. The tester flagged multiple recurring advisories indicating deferred mechanical upkeep. Nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes remain worn, a persistent issue noted in both 2024 and 2025. Front brake discs continue to show wear, pitting, and scoring, while both front tyres repeatedly wear close to the legal limit and on their edges. The nearside front track rod end ball joint also exhibits slight play, carrying over from the previous year's test. These are not isolated incidents but a pattern of deteriorating components. Covering roughly 4,532 miles per year, this Fiesta has seen exceptionally light use for a 13-year-old vehicle. The mileage accumulation remains steady rather than rapid, with 5,237 miles added between the October 2024 and October 2025 tests. Prior to that, 7,684 miles were covered between October 2023 and October 2024. Low mileage often prevents severe wear on drivetrain components, but prolonged standing can cause corrosion and perishing, which aligns with the suspension issues observed. The consistent annual testing pattern suggests regular use rather than long-term storage, though the absolute distances remain minimal. A buyer must inspect the suspension and steering components thoroughly before purchase. The recurring wear on the rear axle swivel pins and bushes, combined with the nearside front track rod end play, strongly suggests the suspension geometry is compromised. This directly explains the repeated edge wear on the front tyres, indicating the tracking is out of specification. The corrosion flagged on the rear coil springs in 2022 warrants close visual examination for structural integrity, as surface rust can hide deeper pitting. Finally, the persistent pitting and scoring on the front brake discs demands measurement of their thickness against the manufacturer's minimum spec, as repeated advisories imply they have been operating at their limit for an extended period.