2013 Ford Fiesta 1.4L Diesel · DP13 FRL
2013 Ford Fiesta (1.4L, diesel). First registered 31 Jul 2013. Recorded mileage 130,543 miles. MOT expired on 20 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- FORD FIESTA
- Year / Origin
- 2013 · Shrewsbury
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 20 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 130,543 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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DP13 FRL Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/09/2025
- 130,543 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
DP13 FRL 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 (DP13 FRL) between July 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (7 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 13 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: “Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.
DP13 FRL Mileage History
- 20/07/2023120,718 mi
- 11/07/2024125,718 mi+5,000 mi
- 12/07/2024125,720 mi+2 mi
- 06/08/2025130,516 mi+4,796 mi
- 22/09/2025130,543 mi+27 mi
Average of roughly 4,515 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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