2015 Ford Focus ST-2 Tdci 2.0L Heavy oil · HXZ 4353

The roadworthiness of this vehicle is currently questionable following a failed MOT test on 11 April 2026 at 115,945 miles. While the vehicle previously maintained a clean record with four consecutive passes, the most recent failure without any recorded defects suggests either a significant mechanical oversight or an administrative error in the DVSA data entry system. This failure represents a sudden shift from a stable maintenance trend to a state that requires immediate mechanical investigation before the car can be considered road-ready again. The mileage pattern remains remarkably consistent for an eleven-year-old diesel, averaging approximately 10,500 miles per annum. Between August 2021 (78,312 miles) and April 2025 (111,476 miles), the car covered 33,164 miles, indicating steady and predictable usage patterns. The gap between the October 2022 and March 2024 tests shows a slight dip in frequency, but the overall accumulation aligns with typical UK driving expectations for this class. This consistent use suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to seal degradation and fluid- issues. Given the previous history of zero advisories, a buyer must focus the physical inspection on the components that typically fail at this six-figure mileage mark. Inspect the front suspension bushes and coil springs for fractures or perished rubber, as these are common points of wear on the Focus platform. Since the record shows no prior issues with brakes or emissions, check for binding calipers and inspect the exhaust system for excessive corrosion. The recent unexplained failure requires a thorough look under the chassis to ensure there is no hidden structural integrity issue or a high-level emissions fault that was not present in previous years.