2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · AE63 FOJ

The 2013 Ford Fiesta remains in a broadly roadworthy state following its most recent MOT pass on 25 September 2025 at 35,229 miles. The maintenance trend is stable but not without recurring minor wear items. The latest test flagged an Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on its inner edge, a defect that also appeared in the September 2024 test at 30,452 miles. This suggests a persistent alignment or tracking issue rather than a one-off consumable failure. The 2023 test at 27,432 miles recorded worn Nearside and Offside Rear Sub-frame pins or bushes, noted as not yet causing excessive movement. No further sub-frame or suspension defects were flagged in the two subsequent tests, indicating either a repair or that the wear has remained stable without worsening. The mileage profile is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 2,710 miles per year. Between 21 September 2021 and 19 September 2023, the car covered just 1,913 miles over two years, suggesting prolonged periods of limited use or standing. Mileage then increased by 4,777 miles between September 2023 and September 2024, before plateauing with no recorded change between September 2024 and September 2025. The last MOT entry is now nine months old as of June 2026, and the recorded mileage has not advanced since the September 2025 test, raising the possibility that the vehicle has been sitting unused for an extended period. A buyer should inspect the front suspension and steering geometry carefully. The repeated inner-edge wear on the offside front tyre across two consecutive MOTs points to a possible tracking misalignment, worn front suspension bushes, or a deteriorating track rod end. The rear sub-frame pin and bush wear noted in 2023, while not escalating in later tests, warrants a physical check for play and corrosion, particularly if the car has been standing for long periods. Extended sitting can cause flat-spotted tyres, seized brake calipers, and moisture ingress into exposed components. Tyre condition and brake operation should be verified on a road test. A vehicle that has been stationary for months may exhibit binding brakes or uneven pad deposits. The low annual mileage also means the engine and exhaust system may not have reached operating temperature regularly, which can lead to carbon build-up and DPF issues if fitted. A thorough underbody inspection for corrosion, especially around the sub-frame mounting points and suspension arms, is advisable before purchase.