2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · FX13 OJB

The 2013 Ford Fiesta presents a clean and stable maintenance trend, with the most recent MOT on 13 May 2025 at 67,442 miles passing with zero defects. Every recorded annual test from 2021 through 2025 has returned a pass with no advisories or failures, indicating consistent mechanical upkeep across the vehicle's recent life. There is no evidence of recurring faults, worsening defects, or deferred maintenance. The record suggests a vehicle that has been kept in sound running order, with no structural, mechanical, or emissions-related concerns flagged by any tester over the last five years. The mileage pattern reinforces this picture of careful, low-intensity use. The car has covered roughly 24,000 miles in the five years between the May 2021 test at 36,067 miles and the May 2025 test at 67,442 miles, averaging approximately 4,800 miles per year. That is well below the UK average and consistent with the vehicle's overall age of thirteen years. The annual increments are steady and evenly spaced, with no sudden jumps or suspicious gaps that might suggest odometer tampering or prolonged periods of disuse. The low annual mileage likely contributed to the absence of wear-related advisories, though it also means the car may have experienced short-trip running, which can cause moisture accumulation in the oil and exhaust system if not regularly driven to full operating temperature. Despite the clean MOT record, a buyer should still carry out a thorough physical inspection. Low-mileage cars that sit for extended periods can develop sticking brake calipers, perished rubber bushes, and localised corrosion on brake discs and exhaust components even when the MOT shows no faults. The front suspension lower arms and rear beam bushes on Fiesta models of this era are known to deteriorate with age rather than mileage, so these should be checked carefully for cracking or play. The condition of the tyres, including the spare, deserves attention, as older rubber can harden and lose grip well before the tread wears down. A short road test covering varied speeds and road surfaces will reveal any hidden issues the MOT may not catch, such as gearbox whine, clutch slip, or damping fade from aged shock absorbers. The clean MOT history is a strong positive indicator, but it does not replace a hands-on mechanical inspection by a qualified technician before purchase.