2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FJ10 CAM

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach. While the most recent test in June 2025 at 77,849 miles passed, it carried advisories for a perishing offside rear tyre and a pitted front inner brake disc. This follows a pattern where components are only addressed after reaching a failure point or a critical limit, suggesting the previous owners maintained the bare minimum required to pass inspections rather than performing preventative servicing between intervals. At 13 years old with 77,849 miles, the Fiesta averages approximately 6,000 miles per year. This low-mileage profile often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components rather than mechanical wear from distance. The record confirms this through repeated mentions of perishing tyres and worn bushes in 2024 and 2025. The mileage gap of roughly 6,000 miles between the 2024 and 2025 tests is consistent with this annual average, which explains why surface corrosion on discs persists despite the age of the vehicle. A buyer must closely inspect the front suspension and steering assembly. The June 2024 failure highlighted excessive wear on both nearside and offside rear axle swivel pins and bushes, while the 2023 failure noted a missing steering rack gaiter. These issues indicate that the rubber components are drying out and cracking due to age and low use. Furthermore, the recurring mention of pitted and scored front brake discs across 2024 and 2025 suggests the braking system may be subjected to long periods of inactivity or is suffering from sticky calipers, which will eventually require replacement to ensure consistent stopping performance.