2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AE63 DMY

This 2013 Ford Fiesta presents an unusual MOT history in that it carries multiple pass and fail entries on the same dates yet has no recorded advisories or defect notes against any test. The simultaneous pass and failure records on 23 May 2025 and 7 October 2023 almost certainly reflect tester-submitted corrections or administrative amendments to the DVSA record rather than mechanical shortcomings, since no component categories were ever flagged. What matters for roadworthiness is that across three passes spanning 2023, 2024 and 2025, the vehicle has emerged with a clean sheet each time. In practical terms, this is a thirteen-year-old Fiesta that continues to satisfy the minimum statutory safety and emissions thresholds without any advisories hanging over it, which is a respectable track record given the mileage it has covered. At 150,210 recorded miles over roughly thirteen years, this Fiesta is accumulating around 11,500 miles annually, which sits squarely within the typical band for a car of its age and original market positioning. There are no extended gaps in testing history that would suggest a long period off the road, and the mileage progression between tests remains steady rather than showing any sudden jumps or stagnation. That continuity points to a vehicle that has been in regular service throughout its life, which is mechanically significant because consistent use tends to keep seals lubricated, prevent corrosion from advancing on undersealed components, and avoid the flat-spotting and sidewall flexing issues that afflict tyres and suspension on cars left standing. Conversely, the relatively high accumulated mileage means consumable wear items such as brake discs, pads, clutch friction material and possibly the dual-mass flywheel or timing chain components are more likely to be approaching the latter portion of their service life. For a prospective buyer, the absence of recorded advisories means there is no specific flagged component to chase, but the mileage warrants a hands-on inspection of the items most likely to be nearing replacement. On a test drive, listen for any knocking or clonking from the front suspension over speed humps and uneven surfaces, paying particular attention to the anti-roll bar drop links, wishbone bushes and the rear beam bushes which are known wear points on this generation of Fiesta. Check for uneven tyre wear, particularly inner shoulder wear on the front tyres, which can indicate worn suspension bushes or top mounts. At the brake pedal, feel for any judder under moderate braking that would suggest warped front discs, and listen for grinding or scraping from the rear that could indicate worn shoes or a seized caliper slide mechanism. With 150,000 miles behind it, a thorough inspection of the engine and transmission is also worthwhile, including checking for any signs of oil misting around the cam cover gasket, blue smoke on start-up from worn valve stem seals, and any hesitation or judder from the clutch during hill starts that would indicate a worn friction plate. Beyond the mechanical items, a buyer should also verify the condition of components not always captured in MOT testing but subject to wear at this mileage, including the condition of the coolant expansion tank and radiator, the state of the exhaust flex joint and downstream cat-back pipe for any blowing or rattles, and the operation of the air conditioning compressor which can seize on higher-mileage examples. A compression test or at the very least a live data scan for misfire counts and long-term fuel trim would be prudent given the engine has covered well over 150,000 miles. Finally, confirm that the timing belt or chain replacement interval is known and documented, as neglecting this on a high-mileage Ford 1.25 or 1.4 unit can lead to catastrophic valve damage. Taken as a whole, this is a clean-record Fiesta that has simply covered a lot of ground, and provided the consumables listed above are in good order, it should continue to deliver reliable service.