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AE54 TEC

2013 Ford Fiesta

White Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,193 mi
Last recorded110,193 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Ford Fiesta51,921 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 TEC
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2026 110,193 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure not located in lower spring seat (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2025 100,566 miles

Nearside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2024 83,541 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear axle bushes are starting to split

Pass 8 Feb 2023 68,469 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

most of the rear suspension is slightly corroded

rear axle bushes are starting to split

rear exhaust is slightly corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2022 58,903 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

nearside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

offside rear axle bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2021 53,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear axle mounting bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Feb 2020 42,767 miles

signs of coolant leak from thermostat housing

Pass 26 Feb 2019 30,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 28,136 miles

front tyres are wearing close to legal limit

Fail 11 Jul 2018 28,134 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

front tyres are wearing close to legal limit

one washer jet blocked on n/s

Pass 13 Jul 2017 21,171 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 12,042 miles

How Reliable is the Ford Fiesta?

Based on 33,753,820 MOT tests across 2,828,392 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
5,238
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,828,392
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 959,538
Brake pipe excessively corroded 870,463
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 634,942
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 563,353
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 507,195
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AE54 TEC is a 2013 Ford Fiesta in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2013 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 51,921 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Ford Fiesta fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 959,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AE54 TEC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Fiesta typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 13 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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AE54 TEC is a 2013 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 23 September 2013.

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