2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FJ63 AOX

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture. The most recent MOT, conducted on 14 August 2025 at 81,487 miles, passed with only a minor advisory for an offside front inner tyre worn close to the legal limit. This is a notably clean bill of health compared to the preceding years. The trend in the record is one of improvement, moving from a period of multiple advisories and a failure in 2023 to a near-flawless pass in 2025. The vehicle appears to be in stable, presentable mechanical order. The mileage accumulation is consistent and unremarkable for a 13-year-old car. The recorded 81,487 miles equates to an average of roughly 6,268 miles per year. The annual tests from 2022 to 2025 show steady, incremental gains of approximately 6,000 to 6,500 miles each year, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps. This pattern suggests regular, light-to-moderate use rather than prolonged standing or high-mileage abuse. A buyer should still scrutinise the front subframe and suspension components. The August 2024 test at 75,058 miles flagged a corroded front subframe and slightly worn rear axle swivel pins and bushes on both sides. While these did not recur as failures in 2025, corrosion and bush wear are progressive issues. A physical inspection underneath is essential to check whether the subframe corrosion has worsened or been treated, and whether the rear axle bushes have deteriorated further. The 2022 test also noted a light oil misting on the offside rear shock absorber, a condition that can escalate if left unattended. Tyre wear is a recurring theme. The 2023 failure cited a front inner tyre worn to the cords, and the 2025 pass flagged another front inner tyre close to the legal limit. This pattern suggests possible alignment or suspension geometry issues causing uneven wear, or simply that previous owners neglected tyre condition between tests. A buyer should check all four tyres for inner-edge wear and verify the tracking. The 2023 failure for a non-working nearside stop lamp was a one-off electrical defect and unlikely to indicate a systemic problem, but a quick function check of all lights remains prudent.