2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · EO13 XFZ

The vehicle passed its most recent MOT test on 1 April 2026, although the same date also carries a recorded failure entry. Because no specific defects are listed on either of those contemporaneous entries, the outcomes cannot be directly compared in detail, but the presence of a failure on the same day as a pass suggests the issues leading to the initial refusal were addressed before re-test. Across the recorded history spanning 2024 to 2026, three tests passed and two failed (both in February 2024 and April 2026), with no advisories or component-specific defects recorded at any point. The pattern is broadly stable, though the repeated zero-defect recordings may understate wear-related issues that fall below advisory thresholds rather than indicating a mechanically untouched car. At 89,193 miles on a 2013 Ford Fiesta, the vehicle sits at roughly 6,800 miles per year, which is typical for its age. Comparing the recorded test dates, mileage progressed from the February 2024 tests to the April 2026 entry, indicating roughly 1,500 to 2,000 miles of annual use over the most recent two years. That rate is slightly below the lifetime average and suggests the car has been used lightly in recent years, though it does not establish how the vehicle was stored or driven between tests. The relatively low recent accumulation also means consumable wear on items such as tyres and brake components may have progressed through age-related deterioration rather than through heavy service use. With no specific component failures or advisories disclosed across any of the five MOT entries, the DVSA history does not highlight particular subsystems for concern. In person, a buyer should nonetheless inspect the suspension for worn bushes, cracked coil springs, and corroded strut tops, as these commonly deteriorate on a Fiesta of this age regardless of MOT outcome. Brake discs and pads should be checked for lipping and remaining friction material, and the underside examined for structural corrosion around wheel arches, jacking points, and the rear axle. Tyre condition and tread depth across all four corners also warrant a close look, given that age-related cracking can occur even on lightly used vehicles. Records cover 2024 through 2026 with no entries prior to 2024, limiting insight into earlier service patterns. Given the sparse, clean MOT output, the absence of flagged components is a cautiously positive indicator but not confirmation of underlying mechanical soundness. Any prospective inspection should prioritise the physical checks listed above and consider a pre-purchase mechanical assessment independent of the MOT record. Buying Score: 60 / Risk: Medium.