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888 NS

2015 Ford Fiesta

Red Diesel 1560cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,727 mi
Last recorded101,727 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Fiesta43,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 NS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,560cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 101,727 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nearing limit ()

Fail 2 Sep 2025 101,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn bush worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating pulsing (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted hose mount bent (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre nearing limit ()

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair front brakes pulling to o/s by 31% (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 4 Sep 2024 90,855 miles

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ON ARRIVAL

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2024 90,849 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play TRACK ROD END WORN (2.1.3 (b) (i))

COOLANT LEVEL LOW ON ARRIVAL

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 78,175 miles

Exhaust backbox detriorated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pulling to n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Various exhaust heatshields insecure

Fail 24 Aug 2023 78,173 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Exhaust backbox detriorated

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair pulling to n/s (1.2.1 (c))

Various exhaust heatshields insecure

Pass 29 Aug 2022 67,801 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 55,549 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at coolant housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 195 45 16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

front securing bracket broken on o/s/f headlamp

Fail 2 Sep 2021 55,549 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak at coolant housing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear 195 45 16 84v (5.2.3 (e))

front securing bracket broken on o/s/f headlamp

Pass 14 Sep 2020 46,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 30 Aug 2019 36,226 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 27,062 miles

brake fluid low but not on minimum

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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888 NS is a 2015 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2015 Ford Fiesta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 43,635 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 888 NS, 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 11 years old, this Ford Fiesta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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888 NS is a 2015 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 17 September 2015.

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