2013 Ford Fiesta · 385,694 MOT tests
2013 Ford Fiesta reliability
2013 Ford Fiestas fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Fiesta years (385,694 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 35.5%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 23% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- 67,360
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 10
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 385,694
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2013 against the years either side
- 2012 cars: 22% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does worse)
- 2014 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2013 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 4.1% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 29% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2013 car carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
Common problems
What fails on a 2013 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics15.9%
- Suspension14.6%
- Tyres7.2%
- Brakes4.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors4.3%
- Steering4.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks3.9%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 7.69%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Stop lamp not working 6.77%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.13%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.54%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Coil spring fractured or broken 1.86%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.74%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (16.14%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (9.25%) · Coil spring showing some corrosion (8.12%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.89%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.42%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (5%)
Other years
Every Ford Fiesta year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2013 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2013 Ford Fiestas fail 35.5% of first MOT tests, 23% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 16 of 25 Fiesta years (385,694 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2013 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often suspension ball joint excessively worn (7.69% of tests), stop lamp not working (6.77% of tests), track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.13% of tests).
How many miles should a 2013 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 10, a typical 2013 Ford Fiesta shows 67,360 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2013 car?
A car first registered in 2013 carries a 62 plate (January–February 2013), or a 13 plate (March–August 2013), or a 63 plate (September–December 2013).
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