2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · CA12 VAS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy but the maintenance history shows a worsening trend regarding mechanical wear and component fatigue. While it passed its latest test in June 2025 at 176,116 miles, the tester identified several new areas of concern including a corroded nearside rear coil spring and perished rear axle bushes. These issues follow the relatively clean records seen in 2022 and 2023, indicating that the vehicle is now entering a phase where significant suspension components are failing in tandem. At 176,116 miles over 13 years, this Fiesta has averaged approximately 13,500 miles per annum, which is significantly above the national average for its age. The data shows high-intensity usage between May 2023 and June 2024, where the car covered over 8,000 miles in just thirteen months. This high mileage density explains the accelerated degradation of consumables and structural components, as evidenced by the failure in June 2024 due to a major exhaust leak, a worn ball joint, and a structural tyre failure. A buyer must personally inspect the entire suspension geometry, as the history of perished axle bushes and corroded springs suggests the rubber and metal components are reaching the end of life. The braking system shows a recurring pattern of pitted and worn discs across both the 2024 and 2025 tests, implying the previous owner only addresses faults rather than performing preventative maintenance. Attention is also required for the exhaust system to ensure the previous back box replacement was a complete fix and that further corrosion is not present in the manifold or piping.