2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · LN13 AEG

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a stable and largely improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean MOT pass on 23 October 2025 at 73,881 miles. That most recent test recorded only a minor advisory for a slightly distorted offside rear wheel, with no failures or serious defects noted. The vehicle passed cleanly on 7 November 2023 at 59,129 miles, and the trajectory since then shows the owner has addressed earlier emissions and exhaust corrosion issues rather than allowing them to persist. This suggests attentive, if not meticulous, upkeep over the past three years. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle. Between the failed test on 6 November 2023 at 59,124 miles and the October 2025 pass at 73,881 miles, the car covered roughly 14,757 miles in just under two years, averaging around 7,378 miles annually. That is a significant acceleration from the earlier average of approximately 5,683 miles per year across the vehicle's full life. The jump suggests a change in ownership or usage pattern, possibly from a low-mileage retiree driver to a more regular commuter. No large gaps appear in the MOT record itself, with tests filed annually or biannually as expected. The recurring advisory for a distorted offside rear road wheel, flagged in both the November 2024 and October 2025 tests, warrants physical inspection. A bent or buckled rim can cause vibration at speed and accelerate tyre wear, and the fact it has persisted across two consecutive tests indicates it has not been repaired or replaced. A buyer should have the wheel checked for runout and the tyre inspected for associated inner edge wear, similar to the nearside front inner tyre wear noted in the November 2024 advisory. The exhaust system also demands attention. The November 2023 failure for excessive emissions and a corroded rear silencer, along with the May 2023 advisory for a corroded rear exhaust box casing, points to a system that was deteriorating and has since been repaired to pass. A buyer should verify the current condition of the full exhaust, particularly the rear box and joints, checking for fresh welding, replacement sections, or signs of blowing. Underbody corrosion around the exhaust mounting points should also be examined, as repeated exhaust repairs on older Fiestas can mask broader structural rust issues.