2013 Ford Fiesta 1.0L Petrol · WX13 WPZ

The 2013 Ford Fiesta holds a current MOT, having passed on 5 March 2026 at 81,027 miles. That same day it failed an earlier test for a non-functioning nearside rear position lamp and stop lamp, both of which were rectified before the afternoon retest. The overall maintenance trend is stable but not spotless. The car has avoided major structural or safety-critical failures, yet the same minor advisories keep resurfacing, suggesting the previous owner addressed only what was strictly required to pass rather than carrying out thorough preventative upkeep. The mileage progression is consistent and unremarkable for a 13-year-old small hatchback. Between the February 2023 test at 74,044 miles and the February 2025 test at 76,878 miles, the car covered just 2,834 miles in two years, indicating light use or possible periods of standing. From February 2025 to March 2026 it added a further 4,149 miles, bringing the total to 81,027. That averages out to roughly 6,200 miles per year over the car's life, which is typical for its age and does not point to any suspicious gaps or sudden spikes in usage. The most persistent advisory is corrosion on both rear coil springs, flagged in February 2025 and again in March 2026. Surface corrosion on coil springs is common on older Fords, but it warrants close inspection because advanced pitting can lead to spring fracture under load. The rear axle swivel pins and bushes were also noted as slightly worn on the most recent test, which can introduce vague rear-end handling and uneven tyre wear if left unchecked. A buyer should get the underside inspected on a ramp, paying particular attention to the spring seats and rear suspension mounting points for deeper pitting or cracking. Tyre condition appears to be a recurring weak point. The March 2026 test flagged a damaged and perishing offside rear tyre alongside front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both edges. The February 2025 test made similar observations about cracking and inner-edge wear. This pattern suggests basic tyre maintenance was neglected between tests. The February 2025 advisory also noted worn and pitted front inner brake discs, which can compromise braking efficiency and accelerate pad wear. Any prospective buyer should check current tyre tread depth and condition across all four wheels, inspect the front disc faces for scoring, and test the brakes for uneven binding or pulsation.