2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · DF63 KPA

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift toward addressing age-related structural degradation. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 60,389 miles passed, it highlighted corrosion on both rear coil springs. This follows a failure in October 2024 due to a structural tyre bulge and a ball joint with play. The transition from active mechanical failures to advisory corrosion suggests the vehicle is beginning to reach a material fatigue limit despite the relatively low mileage. At thirteen years old, the recorded mileage of 60,389 miles represents a very low average of approximately 4,645 miles per year. The data indicates periods of infrequent use, particularly evident between November 2023 and March 2024, where the car covered only 494 miles in over four months. This low-use pattern often leads to the accelerated degradation of rubber components and the seizing of brake surfaces, which is consistent with the pitted brake discs and thin pads noted back in the November 2023 test. A buyer must physically inspect the front suspension assembly to ensure the ball joint flagged in late 2024 has been properly replaced and is now free of play. The corrosion on the rear coil springs is a primary concern as age-related thinning of these components can lead to sudden structural failure. Given the previous advisory regarding a heavily corroded exhaust silencer and general age-related corrosion, the entire undercarriage and exhaust system should be examined for deep scaling to ensure that rust has not compromised the structural integrity of the chassis.