2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · AX04 ANT

The vehicle's current roadworthiness status shows signs of a worsening maintenance trend. While the car passed its most recent MOT on 11 November 2025, the tester identified several advisory items that indicate neglected upkeep. The presence of a nearside front lower suspension ball joint with slight play and an offside front tyre worn close to the legal limit suggests that consumable components and steering geometry are beginning to deteriorate. The inability to fully inspect the nearside adult seatbelt due to a child seat also presents a minor compliance issue that requires immediate attention. The mileage history indicates a consistent and typical usage pattern for a 13-year-old vehicle. The car has covered 129,780 miles, averaging approximately 9,983 miles per year. The data shows steady annual increments, such as the 12,594-mile increase between November 2023 and November 2024, and a further 9,689 miles recorded by the November 2025 test. This steady accumulation suggests the car has been used regularly for commuting or general transit rather than sitting idle for long periods. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the front suspension system. The advisory regarding the nearside front lower ball joint suggests that other suspension bushes or steering linkages may soon require replacement. Given the tyre wear pattern noted in the 2025 test, it is necessary to check for uneven wear across all four tyres, which could indicate alignment issues or worn shock absorbers. The mechanical history shows minor, non-structural failures, such as the windscreen washer fault in November 2024 and the headlamp aim issue in November 2022. These are relatively superficial issues, but the recent shift from clean passes in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to multiple advisories in 2025 marks a transition toward more frequent mechanical wear. Focus should remain on the underside of the vehicle to ensure no significant corrosion is developing alongside these mechanical wear items.