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Ford Fiesta SJ13DHC — MOT history, mileage and tax

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2013 Ford Fiesta

Generated 20 Aug 2026, 16:38
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At a glance

This black 2013 Ford Fiesta has passed 7 of its 11 first-attempt MOT tests; 2013 Fiestas tested in 2025 passed 60.5% of first attempts. Its most recent test, on 1 August 2026, was a pass with 2 advisories, a tyre. Mileage of 87,517 is inside the middle half of 2013 Fiestas tested in 2025.

Year
2013
Fuel
Petrol
Colour
Black
Engine
998cc
CO2
99 g/km
Euro status
—

1 Vehicle identity

Registration
SJ13DHC
Make
Ford
Model
Fiesta
Year
2013
First registered
1 Mar 2013
Fuel
Petrol
Engine
998cc
Colour
Black
CO2
99 g/km
Euro status
—
Marked for export
No
Wheel plan
2 AXLE RIGID BODY
Type approval
M1
V5C issued
8 Feb 2026
Vehicle age
13 yr 8 mo
Registration area
Scotland
Revenue weight
1,550 kg

CO2 band: A — 99 g/km

A 0–100 g/km
£20/yr
B 101–110 g/km
£20/yr
C 111–120 g/km
£35/yr
D 121–130 g/km
£170/yr
E 131–140 g/km
£200/yr
F 141–150 g/km
£225/yr
G 151–165 g/km
£275/yr
H 166–175 g/km
£325/yr
I 176–185 g/km
£360/yr
J 186–200 g/km
£410/yr
K 201–225 g/km
£445/yr
L 226–255 g/km
£760/yr
M Over 255 g/km
£790/yr

Rates for cars first registered between 1 March 2001 and 31 March 2017, single 12-month payment, correct as at April 2026. Check the current figures on GOV.UK.

2 Tax, MOT & ULEZ

Tax status
Untaxed (as at 20 Aug 2026)
Tax due
16 Feb 2026
Annual road tax
£20/yr (Band A)
MOT status
Valid (as at 20 Aug 2026)
MOT expiry
31 Jul 2027
ULEZ / Clean Air Zone
Compliance not verified
Outstanding recall
Not known
First used date
1 Mar 2013
Manufacture date
1 Mar 2013

3 What this car’s MOT record points to

Read from the last two years of this car's own test record, grouped by area. Each line quotes what the tester wrote and the date of the test.

Critical

Suspension & steering

Major item, 3 Jul 2025: Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn. The car passed a test on 7 Jul 2025.

Major item, 3 Jul 2025: Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn. The car passed a test on 7 Jul 2025.

Major item, 3 Jul 2025: Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. The car passed a test on 7 Jul 2025.

Major item, 3 Jul 2025: Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill. The car passed a test on 7 Jul 2025.

8 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for coil spring replacement: £175–£400. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Tyres

Advisory, 1 Aug 2026: osf tyre is inner edge.

Advisory, 1 Aug 2026: nsf tyre is inner edge.

Monitor

Exhaust & emissions

Advisory, 7 Jul 2025: various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.exhaust corroded.rear heatshields insecure.rear shocks corroded.. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 3 Jul 2025: various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.exhaust corroded.rear heatshields insecure.rear shocks corroded.. Recorded at 2 tests.

Critical

Lamps & visibility

Major item, 3 Jul 2025: Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. The car passed a test on 7 Jul 2025.

Major item, 3 Jul 2025: Nearside Front Position lamp not working. The car passed a test on 7 Jul 2025.

Advisory, 7 Jul 2025: Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test. Recorded at 2 tests.

Minor item, 3 Jul 2025: Windscreen wiper blade defective both.

1 more in the full MOT history below.

Typical UK garage price for lamp or bulb replacement: £30–£200. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

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Structure & corrosion

Advisory, 7 Jul 2025: Fuel Pipe/s corroded. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 7 Jul 2025: Central Exhaust mounting defective. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 3 Jul 2025: Fuel Pipe/s corroded. Recorded at 2 tests.

Advisory, 3 Jul 2025: Central Exhaust mounting defective. Recorded at 2 tests.

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Engine – oil

Advisory, 7 Jul 2025: Oil leak, but not excessive. Recorded at 4 tests.

Advisory, 3 Jul 2025: Oil leak, but not excessive. Recorded at 4 tests.

Typical UK garage price for oil sump or gasket repair: £130–£300. Typical UK garage prices for each job, from published UK repair-cost guides, checked September 2026; not a quote.

No recent issue

Brakes, Other

Nothing recorded against these in the last two years of tests.

Brakes: last recorded 24 Feb 2020 (advisory), outside the two-year window. Other: last recorded 2 Mar 2023 (advisory), outside the two-year window.

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4 How it compares with other 2013 Fiestas

Against every Ford Fiesta first used in 2013 and tested in Great Britain in the 2025 test year (109,536 first-attempt tests) — the most recent full year available.

MeasureThis carTypical 2013 FiestaWhat it means
Pass rate, first attempts7 of 11 (64%)60.5% in 2025Higher than the group figure
Fails, first attempts4 of 1131.9% of first testsHigher than the group figure
Fixed during the test (PRS)07.5% of first testsNone on this record
Mileage at its latest test (1 Aug 2026)87,517 miles77,409 (middle half 57,151–98,850)Inside the middle half; not an outlier
Clean passes (no advisories)2 of 1125.8% of first testsLower than the group figure

"Typical" is every Ford Fiesta first used in 2013, any fuel or use — not adjusted for mileage. This car's figures are from its own record only. A first attempt is any test not within 10 days after a failed test of this car. A first attempt whose faults were all put right during the test counts as fixed during the test (PRS), not as a fail, as in DVSA's figures.

Check before you buy — for this car

  1. On this carSuspension & steering. major item, advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025). Worth looking behind each wheel with a torch at the coil springs and bushes, and listening for knocks over bumps on a test drive.
  2. On this carTyres. advisory recorded in the last two years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2026). Worth checking the tread depth across the whole width of each tyre, and the sidewalls for cuts, cracks and bulges.
  3. On this carExhaust & emissions. advisory recorded in the last two years (2022, 2023, 2025). Worth checking that the engine warning light goes out after starting, and noticing any smoke from the exhaust.
  4. On this carLamps & visibility. major item, advisory, minor item recorded in the last two years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2025). Worth asking someone to watch while you work every lamp and indicator, and checking the wipers clear the screen cleanly.
  5. On this carStructure & corrosion. advisory recorded in the last two years (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025). Worth looking underneath with a torch at the sills, floor and mountings for corrosion.
  6. On this carEngine – oil. advisory recorded in the last two years (2023, 2025). Worth looking under the car and around the engine for fresh oil, and asking when it was last serviced.

This car vs what 2013 Fiestas usually fail on

Ball joint excessively worn23.5%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Stop lamp: not working21.4%this car: lamps & visibility items recorded 2020, 2021, 2022, 2025
Track rod end: ball joint has excessive play11.0%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Coil spring: fractured or broken7.5%this car: suspension & steering items recorded 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025
Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm6.9%this car: tyres items recorded 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2026

Bars: share of 2013 Fiesta first tests that did not pass first time in 2025 carrying each item, in DVSA's wording. Right-hand note: what this car's own record shows in that area.

Mileage position

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5 MOT history

Tests passed11 of 15
Tests failed4
Plate changesNone
Record sourceGreat Britain (DVSA)
Avg mileage/year10,737 mi
Pass rate73%
First mileage25,129 mi (as at 24 Feb 2016)
Last mileage87,517 mi (as at 1 Aug 2026)
Years on record10.4 yr
Colour at last MOTBlack

Test history

Pass 1 Aug 2026 87,517 mi Expiry 31 Jul 2027
  • osf tyre is inner edge Advisory
  • nsf tyre is inner edge Advisory
Pass 7 Jul 2025 131,617 km Expiry 10 Jul 2026
  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.exhaust corroded.rear heatshields insecure.rear shocks corroded. Advisory
  • Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Advisory
Fail 3 Jul 2025 131,429 mi
  • Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i)) Minor
  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Major — failed
  • various components corroded.various underbody corrosion.exhaust corroded.rear heatshields insecure.rear shocks corroded. Advisory
  • Coil spring corroded both front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Major — failed
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Fuel Pipe/s corroded Advisory
  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Major — failed
  • Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Pass 11 Jul 2024 72,381 mi Expiry 10 Jul 2025

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

Pass 2 Mar 2023 69,569 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2024
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Front offside and nearside strut top mount bearings slightly rough Advisory
  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Fail 1 Mar 2023 69,569 mi
  • Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Major — failed
  • Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d)) Major — failed
  • Front offside and nearside strut top mount bearings slightly rough Advisory
Pass 23 Feb 2022 65,855 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2023
  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on in side Advisory
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
Fail 22 Feb 2022 65,855 mi
  • Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Major — failed
  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Major — failed
  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Advisory
  • Offside Rear tyre wearing on in side Advisory
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits see print out (8.2.1.2 (c)) Major — failed
Pass 23 Feb 2021 63,405 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2022
  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a)) Advisory
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front pipe (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just on 2mm and cracked in tread (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front coil spring slightly fowling inner wing Advisory
Pass 24 Feb 2020 61,265 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2021
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Front coil spring rubbing inner wing Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
Fail 24 Feb 2020 61,265 mi
  • Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective wont open (3.1 (c)) Major — failed
  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Advisory
  • Offside Front coil spring rubbing inner wing Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracked (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn axle bush (5.1.2 (b) (i)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e)) Advisory
Pass 26 Feb 2019 54,420 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2020
  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b)) Advisory
  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e)) Advisory
  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Advisory
Pass 22 Feb 2018 45,108 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2019
  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fluctuating slightly (3.5.1i) Advisory
  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened fluctuating slightly (3.5.1i) Advisory
Pass 27 Feb 2017 36,119 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2018
  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g) Advisory
  • rear heat shield insecure Advisory
Pass 24 Feb 2016 25,129 mi Expiry 1 Mar 2017

No advisories or defects recorded at this test.

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