2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WM62 FBE

The vehicle's recent MOT history indicates a pattern of reactive maintenance rather than proactive upkeep. While the car passed its most recent test on 20 May 2026 at 66,922 miles, the tester required a failure on the previous attempt at 66,920 miles due to front brake pads being below the 1.5mm legal limit. This failure, combined with the 2025 failure regarding a nearside front suspension arm ball joint, suggests the owner tends to address mechanical issues only when they reach a point of non-compliance. The mileage profile shows a consistent, low-use pattern for a 13-year-old vehicle. The car covered 5,395 miles between March 2025 and May 2026, following a similar interval from March 2024 to March 2025. Averaging roughly 5,000 miles per year, the vehicle has been driven sparingly. This low annual mileage often correlates with less wear on the drivetrain, but the record shows that even with low usage, consumable components like tyres and brake pads are reaching their limits. A prospective buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and front suspension. The 2026 failure for thin brake pads and the 2025 failure for a worn ball joint suggest that the front end is a primary area of wear. I recommend checking the condition of the suspension bushes, ball joints, and coil springs to ensure no other components are nearing the end of their service life. The recurring advisory regarding a deteriorated rear registration plate across the 2025 and 2026 tests is a minor cosmetic issue, but the tyre wear noted in March 2025 indicates that tread depth and alignment should be verified. Given the low mileage, the vehicle may have experienced periods of standing, so checking for any signs of age-related rubber degradation or seized calipers would be a prudent step during a physical viewing.