Ford Fiesta Zetec S (2015)
2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S
CarHunch analysed 244 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Fiesta Zetec S is a significant reliability concern: only 29.3% pass their MOT first time, compared to the UK average of 80%, and petrol versions show a 0% first-time pass rate across the 163 examples tested. The good news is that dangerous defects are absent from this cohort, so failures are annoying rather than unsafe.
At an average of 62,365 miles, these cars are relatively low-mileage for their age, yet still accumulating failures—suggesting design or build issues rather than wear-and-tear problems. Before buying one, have a pre-purchase inspection done by a Ford-specialist mechanic, because the MOT pattern indicates recurring problems that an independent expert should identify upfront.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S
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 (67%) | 163 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (32%) | 79 | 88% | 0.59 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Electric (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
2015 Ford Fiesta Zetec S — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 58 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 97% 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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