2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · AV65 WLC

A clean and consistent MOT record defines this 2015 Ford Focus, with three consecutive annual passes and no advisories, failures, or defects recorded across the available test history. The most recent pass at the December 2025 test confirms the vehicle's continued roadworthiness, following an identical pattern at the December 2024 and December 2023 examinations. Although the DVSA history shows matching pass and fail entries on the same dates in both 2024 and 2025, the failed entries contain no listed defects, which suggests either an administrative entry or a minor issue that was rectified on the same day prior to the pass being recorded. Overall, the trend is one of mechanical stability with no documented deterioration across the test cycle. With 98,039 miles recorded over approximately eleven years, this Focus averages around 8,900 miles per year, which sits comfortably within the expected range for a vehicle of its age and class. There are no significant gaps in the annual MOT testing pattern, with tests consistently appearing in December of each recorded year, indicating the car has remained in regular use rather than being laid up for extended periods. This continuity of use is mechanically beneficial, as it reduces the likelihood of dried seals, seized brake calipers, perished coolant hoses, and flat-spotted tyres, all common issues associated with vehicles left standing for prolonged intervals. The steady annual mileage accumulation points to a working daily driver rather than one subject to extreme short-trip corrosion or motorway-only neglect. For a prospective buyer, the absence of any recorded advisories means there are no specific flagged components to investigate beyond the general condition of an eleven-year-old, nearly 100,000-mile car. Particular focus should be placed on the items most commonly affected on this generation of Focus at this mileage, including the rear suspension trailing arm bushes, front wishbone rear bushes, and anti-roll bar drop links, which can produce knocking or clonking noises over uneven surfaces as they wear. On a test drive, listen for any suspension knocking or creaking over speed bumps, check for uneven tyre wear that may indicate alignment or bush deterioration, and feel through the steering for vagueness, pulling to one side, or vibration under braking, as the latter can suggest warped front discs. Given the Focus's known sensitivity to brake shudder and rear axle refinement, a thorough road test over varied surfaces including broken tarmac and kerb impacts is advisable. Finally, although the MOT history itself is commendably clean, a buyer should still carry out the usual physical checks expected of a high-mileage family hatchback. Inspect the underbody and suspension arms for any surface corrosion, particularly around the subframe mounting points and brake pipe runs, as these areas are not always captured in MOT entries unless corrosion has become advanced enough to fail. Verify the condition of the clutch operation, check for any coolant or oil leaks from the engine and gearbox seams, and confirm that the timing belt or chain service interval has been observed according to Ford's schedule. With the MOT record showing no concerns, this Focus presents a mechanically reassuring starting point, provided the usual age and mileage-related consumables are inspected thoroughly before purchase.