2013 Ford Fiesta 1.2L Petrol · YR13 YRF

The vehicle presents a roadworthy status following a clean pass on December 15 2025 at 83,785 miles. However, the maintenance trend shows a recent period of instability marked by a significant failure just three days prior to that successful test. The car failed due to worn rear suspension arm bushes, an excessively worn nearside front ball joint, and both front tyres reaching legal limits. While these issues were rectified to achieve the pass, the cluster of suspension faults suggests a reactive approach to maintenance rather than proactive preventative care. At 13 years old, the recorded mileage of 83,785 miles reflects an annual average of approximately 6,445 miles, which is relatively low. The data shows a consistent progression of use, with 8,000 miles covered between January 2024 and January 2025, and another 9,500 miles recorded between January 2025 and December 2025. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of standing, which helps keep rubber components and seals lubricated despite the age of the car. A must conduct a close physical inspection of the front sub-frame, as the January 2025 test flagged corrosion. Although it was not as seriously weakened at that time, structural rust on Fiesta chassis tends to progress rapidly if left untreated. The buyer should also verify the quality of the repairs made to the suspension ball joints and bushes following the December 2025 failure. Given the previous report of misting on the offside rear shock absorber in early 2025, the dampers should be checked for leaks to ensure the condition has not worsened into a functional failure.