2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · CE63 XAS

The defining mechanical story for this thirteen-year-old Ford Fiesta is one of consistent roadworthiness on test, with a single isolated failure recorded. Across seven documented tests since 2019, the vehicle has passed without a single advisory, monitoring item, or minor defect — an unusually clean MOT history for a car of this age and mileage bracket. The most recent test on 18 November 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no defects recorded, and the prior five tests stretching back to 2021 follow the same pattern. The only blemish is a Dangerous failure on 14 December 2020 for nearside front tyre tread depth falling below the 1.6mm statutory minimum. The vehicle was re-presented the same day and passed with no defects, indicating the tyre was replaced and no underlying structural or mechanical issue was identified at that time. The absence of recurring advisories on suspension, braking, exhaust, or corrosion components suggests that, on the evidence of DVSA testing alone, the wearing components have remained within legal limits at every annual check. With 95,013 miles recorded against roughly thirteen years on the road, this Fiesta averages around 7,300 miles annually, which sits squarely within typical usage parameters for a vehicle of this age and class. There are no extended testing gaps that would suggest long periods off the road, and the annual recurrence of tests between September and December each year implies continuous use through the recorded period. The mileage accumulation is steady and consistent with a vehicle used as regular transport rather than long-distance motorway mileage or purely short urban hops. Mechanically, this level of use means standard wear rates for consumables such as brake pads and discs, tyres, and minor suspension items, but no evidence in the MOT record points to premature failure of any particular system. Without intermediate mileage readings between tests it is not possible to confirm exact annual mileage accuracy, but the overall pattern is coherent and does not raise usage concerns. For a prospective buyer, the practical starting point is a thorough inspection of the nearside front tyre and wheel area, given the 2020 tread depth failure. Although that issue was resolved on the same day, it warrants checking current tyre condition, including tread depth across the full width of the tyre, any uneven wear patterns that might suggest tracking or suspension geometry issues, and the age of the current tyres through sidewall markings. On a test drive, listen for any clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which could indicate worn wishbone bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar components — none flagged in the MOT history but worth confirming at this mileage. Pay particular attention to steering responsiveness and any pulling to one side under braking, as the Fiesta is known for front suspension bush wear at higher mileages. Given the clean advisory record across seven consecutive tests, there is no specific corrosion, brake pipe, or exhaust concern highlighted by DVSA to investigate beyond a general underbody check. Nevertheless, at thirteen years old and approaching the 100,000-mile threshold, a buyer should still carry out due diligence on items MOT testing does not cover, such as cambelt replacement history, clutch operation, and coolant condition. Test the clutch for any slipping under load or roughness on engagement, listen for timing chain rattle on cold start which is a known Fiesta issue, and check for any oil leaks around the engine and transmission casings when viewing the underside. The absence of MOT failures or advisories over the past five years is a positive indicator, but it does not substitute for a physical pre-purchase inspection covering the components and service items that fall outside the annual roadworthiness test scope.