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BU15 ZTS

2015 Ford Fiesta

Black Diesel 1499cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

82,770 mi
Last recorded82,770 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2015 Ford Fiesta43,635 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU15 ZTS
MakeFord
ModelFiesta
Year2015
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,499cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 82,770 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Feb 2026 82,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Feb 2025 75,619 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 63,004 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2024 63,004 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge 195 55 15 85V Budget (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged Leaking (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 52,312 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2023 52,238 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 See print out for details (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Casing missing from mirror housing exposing sharp edges (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater does not face the side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected Missing (4.4.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater obviously incorrectly positioned (4.4.3 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Beam axle front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2022 42,416 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Fail 27 Feb 2022 42,413 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 0.7m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.54 plate value (8.2.2.2 (a))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Passenger air bag switched off at time of test

Offside Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 33,555 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 28,730 miles

Rear Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides breaking up / perished (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 17,383 miles

trays & covers fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2018 7,696 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 7,696 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 ZTS is a 2015 Ford Fiesta in Black with a 1,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ZTS, 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 ZTS registered?

BU15 ZTS is a 2015 Ford Fiesta, first registered on 2 March 2015.

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The MOT history for BU15 ZTS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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