2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FD62 OAX

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a solid and improving roadworthiness profile as of its most recent MOT on the 2nd of March 2026 at 99,718 miles. That test passed cleanly with zero defects or advisories. The trend over the last three years is clearly upward, moving from a structural suspension failure in early 2024 to two consecutive flawless passes. The vehicle appears to have been properly repaired and is currently in sound mechanical order. Mileage accumulation sits at roughly 7,671 miles per year, which is typical for a thirteen-year-old supermini. The record shows steady, incremental use without alarming gaps or sudden spikes. Between February 2024 and March 2025, the car covered 4,741 miles, and over the following year it added another 890 miles. That slight drop in annual mileage during the most recent period may indicate lighter use or shorter commutes, but it does not raise concerns about long-term storage or neglect. The 2024 failure on the 13th of February at 94,087 miles flagged an excessively worn offside front lower suspension arm ball joint. That is a critical structural component, and its replacement implies the previous owner addressed a genuine safety risk rather than deferring it. No suspension defects have reappeared in the subsequent two tests, suggesting the repair was carried out properly. Buyers should still inspect the front suspension in person, paying close attention to track rod ends, wishbone bushes, and coil springs for any play or corrosion that could indicate fresh wear. The 2025 failure on the 3rd of March at 98,828 miles involved both front tyres falling below the 1.6mm legal tread depth. That points to a period of basic upkeep being skipped, but the issue was clearly corrected before the retest the following day. With no tyre-related defects flagged since, the current rubber should be serviceable. A buyer should still measure tread depth across all four tyres and check sidewalls for age-related cracking, particularly given the car's recent low mileage accumulation.