2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · CC13 CLC

The vehicle's roadworthiness shows signs of a worsening maintenance trend regarding the exhaust system and braking components. While the October 2025 test at 41,135 miles resulted in a pass, the tester flagged a binding offside front service brake and noted that the offside rear silencer skin is badly corroded. This follows a failure in October 2024 at 38,144 miles, where excessive exhaust smoke prevented the completion of emissions testing and the rear exhaust back box showed corrosion. The transition from a clean record in 2023 to these mechanical issues suggests that age-related degradation is beginning to accelerate. The mileage profile indicates very light usage for a 2013 vehicle, averaging approximately 3,164 miles per year. The recorded data shows a steady, low-intensity progression from 9,532 miles in June 2016 to the current 41,135 miles in October 2025. This low annual mileage often suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary, which can contribute to the development of the binding brake reported in the most recent inspection. The consistency in mileage accumulation suggests a predictable usage pattern rather than erratic driving. A prospective buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the exhaust system to determine if the corrosion noted in October 2024 and October 2025 requires a full replacement of the silencer or back box. The reported heavy corrosion on the silencer skin indicates the component is nearing the end of its functional life. Additionally, the binding offside front brake needs immediate investigation to ensure the caliper is not seized and that the disc surface has not been compromised by uneven wear or corrosion from periods of inactivity. The history also reveals a pattern of tyre maintenance issues, specifically regarding edge wear and structural bulges noted in 2016 and 2019/2020. While these are consumable items, the recurring nature of worn tyres suggests that previous owners may have neglected basic alignment or replacement schedules. Checking the current tread depth and looking for uneven wear across all four tyres would be a prudent step to ensure the suspension geometry remains within specification.