2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · FN63 ETV

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at 80,605 miles on 11 March 2026. The vehicle has never recorded a genuine mechanical or structural defect across its documented history. Two anomalous entries exist where the car failed on 10 March 2026 and 17 March 2025, yet both tests explicitly list zero defects. These entries likely represent aborted tests or administrative anomalies rather than actual mechanical faults, as the car passed cleanly on the exact same day and mileage both times. The absence of recurring advisories or failures indicates a vehicle that has required minimal remedial work to maintain roadworthiness standards. The mileage accumulation aligns with typical usage for a thirteen-year-old vehicle, recording 80,605 miles overall. However, the recent annual mileage is notably low. Between the March 2024 test at 75,320 miles and the March 2025 test at 77,751 miles, the car covered just 2,431 miles. This increased slightly to 2,854 miles over the following year leading to the March 2026 test. Such low annual mileage suggests the vehicle has spent extended periods stationary, which carries its own mechanical implications despite the clean MOT record. Despite the pristine MOT record, a buyer must inspect the vehicle for issues stemming from prolonged inactivity rather than high mileage wear. Standing for long periods causes rubber suspension bushes and tyre sidewalls to perish and crack, even if tread depth remains legal. Brake discs will likely exhibit surface corrosion from sitting, and calipers may bind due to lack of use. The exhaust system and underbody should be checked for corrosion accelerated by standing moisture rather than the regular heat-cycling of daily driving. A thorough inspection of these components will confirm whether the low-mileage lifestyle has preserved the car or introduced age-related deterioration.