2015 Ford Fiesta · 430,632 MOT tests
2015 Ford Fiesta reliability
2015 Ford Fiestas fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Fiesta years (430,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- 30.4%
- first-time fail rate (all Ford Fiestas: 33.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- 53,118
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 8
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 430,632
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2015 against the years either side
- 2014 cars: 25% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does worse)
- 2016 cars: 54% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2015 car does better)
- Weak spot: steering, 2.4% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: brakes, 32% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2015 car carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
Common problems
What fails on a 2015 Ford Fiesta
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics14.4%
- Suspension10.1%
- Tyres7.6%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.4%
- Brakes3.1%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.9%
- Steering2.4%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Stop lamp not working 6.6%
A failed stop lamp means drivers behind cannot see when you brake, a safety risk that must be fixed.
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.88%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.68%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.19%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Dipped beam headlamp not working 1.89%
A failed dipped beam makes it hard to see and be seen at night, so the lamp needs fixing before driving.
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 1.78%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (14.6%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (8.33%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.95%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (5.33%) · Swivel pin or bush slightly worn (5.24%) · Shock absorber light oil misting (3.11%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2015 Ford Fiesta reliable?
2015 Ford Fiestas fail 30.4% of first MOT tests, 35% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 21 of 25 Fiesta years (430,632 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2015 Ford Fiesta MOT?
Most often stop lamp not working (6.6% of tests), coil spring fractured or broken (3.88% of tests), suspension ball joint excessively worn (2.68% of tests).
How many miles should a 2015 Ford Fiesta have done?
At its MOT aged about 8, a typical 2015 Ford Fiesta shows 53,118 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2015 car?
A car first registered in 2015 carries a 64 plate (January–February 2015), or a 15 plate (March–August 2015), or a 65 plate (September–December 2015).
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