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BU15 UMB

2015 Ford Fiesta

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

115,336 mi
Last recorded115,336 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2015 Ford Fiesta43,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 UMB
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2015
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 115,336 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 100,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but not structural

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2024 100,228 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre outer sidewall damaged but not structural

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 84,349 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 71,478 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2021 67,118 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 56,922 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

rear seats removed

Fail 16 Nov 2020 56,922 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

rear seats removed

Pass 19 Nov 2019 44,583 miles

Nearside Rear locking wheel bolt cap missing

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

front exhaust flexi weak and deteriorated

rear seats removed

Pass 29 Nov 2018 34,201 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 32,688 miles

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

Offside Front tyre has sidewall damage

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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BU15 UMB is a 2015 Ford Fiesta in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BU15 UMB, 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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What year was BU15 UMB registered?

BU15 UMB is a 2015 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 25 August 2015.

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