2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · SL63 PXU

The latest MOT on 8 July 2025 was a pass, but the vehicle failed the previous day on 7 July 2025 for several serious reasons: the front brake discs were “seriously weakened”, both front brakes were “excessively binding”, and exhaust emissions were over the legal limit. The only issue noted on the pass was a loose exhaust heat shield. A recurring pattern emerges from the history. Emissions failures appear in both 2024 and 2025, and the front brake discs were in a critical condition in 2025. Axle swivel pins and bushes were slightly worn in 2024, and in 2023 the front brake pipe was corroded, the front shock absorber showed oil misting, and the front suspension ball joint had slight play. These faults are not improving; new problems keep cropping up, and the same components (emissions, brakes, axle pins) have been flagged multiple times. With 52,949 miles on a 13‑year‑old Fiesta, the annual mileage is about 4,100 miles, which is low for the age. Low mileage can mean lighter wear on consumables, but it can also indicate long periods of inactivity that lead to corrosion and component degradation. The evidence of brake disc wear and corrosion in the brake pipe suggests that the car may have been under‑used or subjected to heavy braking at low mileage. For a buyer, the most important checks are: Inspect the front brake discs and calipers for wear or cracking; verify that the brake binding issue has been fully repaired.