2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · FP63 OSU

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a mixed maintenance picture with a stable but cautious roadworthiness status. The most recent MOT on 29 August 2025 at 72,351 miles resulted in a pass, yet the tester flagged slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint and noted various corrosion throughout the vehicle. These advisories indicate the car remains roadworthy but is entering a phase where structural and suspension components require closer monitoring. The mileage pattern is notably low for a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,565 miles per year. Between the April 2024 test at 64,647 miles and the August 2025 test at 72,351 miles, the car covered 7,704 miles in approximately 16 months, which is a moderate uptick compared to the longer-term average. The record shows no significant gaps in testing continuity, with annual tests conducted consistently from 2023 through 2025, suggesting the car has been in regular use rather than sitting idle for extended periods. A buyer should pay particular attention to the front brake discs, which were flagged as worn, pitted, or scored on both the inner surfaces in three consecutive tests spanning April 2023 through April 2024. While none were deemed seriously weakened, the repeated advisory suggests the discs have been in a degraded state for some time and may have been resurfaced or replaced before the 2025 pass. The suspension system also warrants a thorough underbody inspection. The rear axle bushes were flagged as excessively worn on the offside in April 2024, and the offside front ball joint showed slight play in August 2025, pointing to gradual deterioration across multiple suspension mounting points. The nearside rear coil spring was noted as corroded in April 2023, and the general corrosion advisory in 2025 reinforces the need to examine the underside, sills, and subframe closely. Tyre condition has been inconsistent. The April 2023 failure for a mismatched tyre on the nearside rear axle and cracking on the offside rear sidewall suggests basic tyre upkeep was neglected at that point. A hands-on inspection should verify all four tyres are matching in size and specification, with no sidewall damage, uneven tread wear, or age-related perishing. Given the low annual mileage, dry rot from age rather than wear could be a concern if the tyres are original or long-dated replacements.