2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · BL13 DFA
2013 Ford Fiesta (1.5L, diesel). First registered 18 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 173,334 miles. MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 17 Jul 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 173,334 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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BL13 DFA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 03/07/2026
- 173,334 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (5 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
BL13 DFA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2013 Ford Fiesta (BL13 DFA) between July 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 03 July 2026 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: Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 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: “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.
BL13 DFA Mileage History
- 07/07/2023127,822 mi
- 17/07/2024147,733 mi+19,911 mi
- 08/07/2025164,923 mi+17,190 mi
- 09/07/2025164,933 mi+10 mi
- 03/07/2026173,334 mi+8,401 mi
Average of roughly 15,224 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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