Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition (2015)
2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition
CarHunch analysed 129 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition is a real concern: only 33% pass first time against an 80% UK average, suggesting these cars arrive at MOT in noticeably worse condition than most. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so you're not looking at safety-critical failures.
At 53,617 miles average, these Fiestas are running relatively low mileage for their age, yet they're still racking up 0.26 failures per vehicle on test—a sign of accelerated wear or deferred maintenance rather than inherent design fault. Before buying one, get a thorough pre-purchase inspection focused on suspension, brakes, and fluid checks, as the high failure rate suggests previous owners may have cut corners on servicing.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (62%) | 80 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (38%) | 49 | 87.4% | 0.69 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S Red Edition — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 30 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 83% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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