2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · DY13 HAX

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive upkeep. While it passed its latest MOT in August 2024 at 81,948 miles, it had failed just four miles prior due to multiple safety and emission defects. The failure included a missing wheel fixing, an illegally bald tyre, and exhaust system issues affecting the lambda sensor readings. This suggests that the previous owner only addressed faults when forced by a test failure, rather than performing routine inspections of wear-related components. At 81,948 miles, the Fiesta has averaged approximately 6,300 miles per year, which is consistent with low-use patterns for a vehicle of this age. There is a significant gap in records between November 2022 and September 2023, where the car covered over 12,000 miles in ten months. The low annual mileage often leads to the degradation of rubber components and increased corrosion due to inactivity, which is evidenced by the recurring suspension issues and exhaust leaks noted between the 2021 and 2024 tests. A buyer must focus on the recurring front suspension geometry, as the nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has been flagged for play in 2021, 2023, and 2024. The offside front track rod end also showed play in the most recent test, indicating the steering components are nearing the end of life. The corroded rear coil springs noted in August 2024 should be inspected for structural cracks, as corrosion on springs often leads to snapping. Given the history of exhaust leaks and emission failures, a thorough check of the exhaust manifold and catalytic converter integrity is necessary to ensure no further leaks remain.