2013 Ford Fiesta 1.6L Diesel · WE12 BOY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 123,676 miles passed, it followed a significant failure just two days prior. This failure highlighted a major exhaust backbox leak and emissions issues, suggesting the owner only addressed critical mechanical faults when forced to. The overall state of the vehicle appears marginally stable, with multiple suspension and tyre components repeatedly flagged for wear or failure across the last two-year period. At 123,676 miles over 13 years, the car averages approximately 9,500 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for a small hatchback. The data shows a steady accumulation of mileage, with roughly 7,000 miles covered between September 2023 and August 2024, and another 5,400 miles leading into September 2025. This consistent usage suggests the vehicle is used regularly, which explains the progressive wear seen on rubber-based components and metal joints noted in the records. A buyer must scrutinise the front suspension assembly, as the record shows a recurring history of ball joints and track rod ends failing. The tester noted play in the offside front anti-roll bar ball joint in 2023, the nearside track rod end in 2024, and the offside front suspension arm ball joint in 2025. The presence of a corroded nearside front coil spring is a structural concern that could lead to a sudden snap if not replaced. Additionally, the perishing and cracking of tyres in 2025 indicate the rubber is reaching the end of its functional life regardless of remaining tread depth.