2013 Ford Fiesta 1.5L Diesel · YL13 DHD

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a significant recent decline in preventative care. While the car maintained a clean record for years between 2023 and 2025, the failure in April 2026 at 79,913 miles revealed multiple critical safety-related defects. Although it passed a retest ten days later at 80,049 miles, the presence of serious failures regarding shock artwork, tyres, and fluid levels indicates that basic servicing intervals may have been neglected until forced by the testing process. At 80,049 miles, the vehicle has averaged approximately 6,158 miles per year, which is consistent with a 13-year-old car. There is a notable gap in data between the April 2025 test at 74,036 miles and the April 2026 test, during which the car covered roughly 6,000 miles. The low mileage suggests light use, but the age of the vehicle makes it susceptible to the environmental degradation of metal components, as evidenced by the corrosion issues noted in the most recent inspection. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the structural integrity, specifically the front sub-frame and the rear back box outer skin. The tester noted corrosion on the sub-frame that is not yet seriously weakened, but this is an area that requires ongoing monitoring to prevent a future structural failure. Additionally, the corroded rear coil springs should be checked for further fatigue or cracking, as these were flagged during the most recent failure cycle. The mechanical state of the vehicle also requires attention. The front enough pads were noted as wearing thin at the latest 80,049 miles, and the previous failure for leaking shock absorbers and structural tyre damage suggests the suspension system is nearing the end of its service life. The buyer should also verify that the coolant and oil levels have been topped up and maintained, as both were identified as low during the April failure.