2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Petrol · LG63 FTU

The vehicle is currently roadworthy following a pass on May 20, 2026, but the recent MOT history reveals a trend of reactive rather than proactive maintenance. While the most recent test was successful, the failure just five days prior at 90,781 miles highlighted multiple critical defects, including missing steering rack gaiters, worn axle bushes, and parking brake adjustment issues. The fact that these faults were only addressed immediately before the re-test suggests the previous owner only rectified mechanical failures when strictly necessary to pass the inspection. The mileage pattern is consistent with a 13-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 7,000 miles per year. The record shows a steady progression from 73,754 miles in May 2023 to 90,800 miles in May 2026, indicating regular use rather than long periods of stationary. This low-to-moderate mileage often leads to age-related degradation of rubber components, which is evidenced by the perishing tyres and worn suspension ball joints and bushes noted across the last three years of testing. A buyer must conduct a thorough inspection of the front steering and suspension. The steering rack was flagged for missing gaiters in 2026, which is a significant concern as dirt ingress will rapidly destroy the internal rack. Furthermore, the offside front suspension arm ball joint and anti-roll bar linkage have shown persistent play intermittently between 2023 and 2025, indicating that the front end components are reaching the end of their functional life and require comprehensive replacement. The braking system also shows signs of neglected attention, with pitted and scored discs noted in both 2023 and 2024. The 2026 failure regarding excessive movement in the parking brake lever suggests the mechanism may be stretched or out of significant adjustment. Given the history of oil leaks noted in 2025, the buyer should also inspect the engine bay for active leaks to ensure the previously reported minor leak has not escalated into a more serious failure.