2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · AV13 OJP

The most recent MOT, conducted on 25 February 2026 at 169,840 miles, passed with zero defects. This is a significant turnaround from the failed test just two weeks earlier on 11 February 2026 at 169,835 miles, where the tester flagged a cluster of serious issues. The maintenance trend over the past three years is clearly improving. The 2025 test at 156,472 miles passed with only minor advisories, following a failure in February 2025 at 153,204 miles that included worn suspension ball joints and binding brakes. The February 2026 failure was the most concerning entry on record, citing excessive corrosion in the offside rear sill area, a corroded fuel pipe, major exhaust leaks, worn front brake discs, and multiple lighting faults. The subsequent clean pass indicates these specific items were addressed, though the underlying condition of the repaired components remains unproven. The vehicle has covered 169,840 miles over approximately thirteen years, averaging just over 13,000 miles per year. This is notably high for a supermini of this age and points to sustained, likely motorway-heavy use rather than short urban trips. The mileage accumulation is consistent and well-documented, with no suspicious gaps or sudden drops. The jump from 136,686 miles in February 2024 to 153,204 miles by February 2025 represents roughly 16,500 miles in twelve months, confirming the high-use pattern continued into recent years. The five-mile difference between the failed and passed tests in February 2026 is negligible, confirming the re-test occurred immediately after repairs. A buyer should focus the physical inspection on the areas that failed in February 2026 and have a history of recurring concern. The offside rear sill corrosion is the most structurally significant item. Examine this area closely for fresh welding, filler, or underseal applied to mask the repair, as the original failure cited significantly reduced structural strength. Check the rear fuel pipe and tank heat shield for corrosion and securement, and inspect the exhaust back box and front section for recent replacement welds or clamps. The front brake discs were flagged as seriously worn on the inner face in February 2026, so verify whether new discs and pads have been fitted and whether the calipers are operating freely, given the history of binding brakes noted in 2025. The nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has shown slight play across multiple tests, and the offside joint was excessively worn in 2025. Have the suspension joints and bushes inspected for play on a raised ramp. Finally, confirm all exterior lamps function correctly on both dipped and main beam, and check the headlamp aim, as the February 2026 failure recorded both bulbs fitted incorrectly and aim that was obviously incorrect. The high annual mileage means consumables such as tyres, brake pads, and suspension components will wear faster than average, so verify their current condition against the mileage rather than the vehicle's age.