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BU15 XLW

2015 Ford Fiesta

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,727 mi
Last recorded78,727 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Fiesta43,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 XLW
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2015
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 78,727 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 11 Jun 2025 74,910 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe slightly damage (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 71,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2023 69,084 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 68,825 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 65,747 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 65,747 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front discs worn

tpms light on

Pass 22 Feb 2020 52,611 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slightly grabbing compared to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads wearing unevenly - offside more worn

Fail 22 Feb 2020 52,611 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside slightly grabbing compared to offside (1.2.1 (b) (i))

front brake pads wearing unevenly - offside more worn

Pass 6 Mar 2019 37,540 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 37,540 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 25,420 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 25,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 XLW is a 2015 Ford Fiesta in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BU15 XLW, 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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BU15 XLW is a 2015 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 9 March 2015.

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