2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · NJ63 PXT

A notably tidy MOT record across the last decade supports the roadworthiness standing of this 2013 Ford Fiesta, with the most recent assessment on 25 June 2025 returning a pass alongside an earlier same-day failed entry, and prior tests at 17 January 2024 and 10 January 2023 also ending in passes. The dual pass and fail recorded on the same date is a recognised DVSA workflow where a vehicle fails on initial inspection, has work carried out, and is then re-presented the same day for a partial re-test, and crucially no defect categories were captured in the system for either outcome, leaving the cumulative advisory and failure ledger empty. With no advisories logged at any of the last three annual assessments covering brake condition, suspension components, exhaust integrity, or corrosion, the test history points to a stable pattern of mechanical upkeep rather than a deteriorating trend. Covering roughly 10,800 miles per year against a 13 year lifespan, this Fiesta sits comfortably within the typical annual mileage envelope for its age and class, indicating regular rather than sporadic use. There are no obvious extended gaps between test entries that would suggest long periods off the road, and the steady accumulation of mileage supports consistent warm-up cycles, which generally benefit components prone to degrade when left standing, such as the braking system, exhaust, and underbody ancillaries. The absence of mileage-correlated advisories on consumable wear items further reinforces the impression of a vehicle that has been in continuous service. For a prospective buyer, the lack of any recorded advisories means there is no specific component flagged for close inspection, so attention should turn to the areas that commonly demand attention on a high mileage supermini of this generation. On a test drive, listen for clonking or knocking from the front suspension over uneven surfaces, which would indicate worn lower wishbone bushes, drop links, or anti-roll bar mountings, and pay particular attention to steering precision, as vagueness or a shimmy through the wheel can point to tired track rod ends or front strut top mounts. Brake feel should be firm and progressive without excessive pedal travel, and any pulling to one side under steady braking may suggest binding calipers or uneven pad wear on the discs. Additionally, inspect the underside for any fresh oil staining around the engine sump and gearbox bell housing, and check the inner and outer sills plus rear wheel arches for bubbling paint or surface corrosion, as these areas are known corrosion risk points on Fiesta models of this era even where no tester has formally recorded an issue.