2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · YM13 ELU
2013 Ford Fiesta (1.6L, petrol). First registered 01 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 38,223 miles. MOT expired on 02 Feb 2022.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 02 Feb 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Aug 2021)
- Recorded Mileage
- 38,223 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YM13 ELU Key Findings
- 6 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/02/2021
- 38,223 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM13 ELU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
6 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Fiesta (YM13 ELU) between July 2016 and February 2021.
The record contains 5 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 February 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
YM13 ELU Mileage History
- 26/07/201616,526 mi
- 27/07/201722,471 mi+5,945 mi
- 30/07/201827,392 mi+4,921 mi
- 25/07/201932,105 mi+4,713 mi
- 29/01/202138,183 mi+6,078 mi
- 03/02/202138,223 mi+40 mi
Average of roughly 4,794 miles per year across 6 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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