2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AV65 KWN

The vehicle most recently passed its MOT test on 26 August 2026 with only one advisory noted, which concerns the presence of engine and under body covers preventing full visual access during testing. These covers are not a defect in themselves, and the absence of any other advisories at the most recent examination suggests the vehicle remains in a fundamentally roadworthy condition. Reviewing the broader MOT history, the trend over the past five years has been broadly stable, with each annual test resulting in a pass and the advisory items being relatively minor in nature. The recurring nature of certain advisories, particularly those concerning the offside rear tyre, indicates a minor ongoing maintenance theme rather than a worsening structural or mechanical concern, and there is no recorded history of advisories relating to braking efficiency, suspension components, exhaust integrity, or corrosion, all of which would be more significant indicators of underlying wear. With an accumulated mileage of 71,565 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, the vehicle has covered around 6,500 miles annually, which is broadly typical for a car of this age and consistent with regular but moderate use. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT record from 2019 onwards, suggesting the vehicle has been in continuous use rather than laid up for extended periods. This pattern of steady, modest usage is generally favourable from a mechanical perspective, as it avoids the extremes of component degradation through long standing periods, such as seized brake calipers, perished rubber components, and discharged battery cells, while also avoiding the accelerated wear associated with very high annual mileages. The consistent yearly MOT attendance also implies the vehicle is being kept on the road legitimately and maintained to at least the minimum statutory standard. However, the MOT history does reveal a persistent advisory pattern concerning the offside rear tyre, which has appeared repeatedly since 2022 in various guises, including cracking and perishing, close-to-legal-limit edge wear, and on one occasion a nail. The offside rear position appears particularly susceptible to kerbing damage or inner-edge wear, which can indicate either a tracking or geometry issue, a worn suspension bush allowing uneven camber, or simply repeated kerb contact. A prospective buyer should inspect the offside rear tyre closely for any uneven tread wear pattern, paying particular attention to the inner and outer edges, and should verify that the nearside rear is not developing a similar wear pattern. On a test drive, listen for any suspension clonks or knocking over uneven road surfaces, particularly from the rear axle, and observe whether the vehicle tracks straight without pulling to one side under braking. Given the recurring cracking advisories on the rear tyres, it would be prudent to budget for a full set of replacement tyres at purchase, as tyres over five years old can suffer sidewall perishing regardless of remaining tread depth. Beyond the recorded advisories, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants several time-based inspections that fall outside the scope of the MOT but are nonetheless important for roadworthiness. The brake fluid should have been renewed according to manufacturer schedules, typically every two years, and given the calendar age of the vehicle, the brake discs are likely approaching the point where corrosion on the friction surface or lip formation may cause brake shudder under heavy braking. The 12V battery is likely to be due for replacement given its age, and a load test or voltage check is advisable before purchase. Coolant, transmission fluid, and the timing belt interval, if applicable to this particular Ford Focus variant, should also be confirmed against the service book stamps, as calendar-based degradation of these fluids occurs regardless of mileage covered. With the engine and under body covers fitted at the time of MOT, a thorough pre-purchase inspection should specifically request their removal so that the engine, subframe, and underbody areas can be visually examined for any fluid leaks, corrosion, or weeping seals that would otherwise be obscured.