Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci (2013)
2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 369 real MOT records for the 2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
The 2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec TDCi struggles slightly on reliability, with a first-time pass rate of 74.4% against the UK average of 80%, suggesting owners should budget for more frequent repairs than this age group typically requires. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so safety isn't a concern—just day-to-day durability.
At nearly 91,000 miles median mileage, these cars have been driven hard but not unusually so for their age, and the 0.72 average failures per vehicle tells you most don't fail the MOT but those that do need real fixes, not just minor tweaks. If you're considering one, get a pre-purchase inspection focused on the common failure points for this generation—suspension, emissions control, and brakes tend to be the culprits on older Fiestas.
What to check before buying a 2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 365 | 74.3% | 0.72 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 4 | 81.1% | 1.25 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 74,273 and 107,293 miles.
2013 Ford Fiesta Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 264 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2017–2025.
MOT History Averages
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