2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · AX64 BWW

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of reactive repairs rather than preventative care. The most recent test in August 2025 at 87,696 miles showed an initial failure due to a corroded offside brake pipe and electronic faults in the ABS and electronic stability control systems. While the vehicle passed after these rectifications, the presence of multiple warning lamps and brake line corrosion indicates that safety-critical components were only addressed once they threatened the vehicle's MOT status. At 87,696 miles over eleven years, the Focus has averaged approximately 8,000 miles per year, which is consistent with typical UK usage for a family car. There is a significant gap in the records between October 2022 and August 2024, during which the vehicle covered over 16,000 miles. This period of consistent use, combined with the 2022 failure for a front tyre below the legal limit of 1.6mm, suggests a pattern where basic consumable maintenance like tyre replacements was neglected until the annual inspection deadline. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and suspension. The record from 2022 flagged worn suspension arm bushes on both front corners, a component that degrades and leads to steering play and uneven tyre wear if replaced. The 2025 failure regarding the corroded brake pipe also necessitates a close look at the entire fluid line network to ensure that corrosion is not spreading across the chassis. Additionally, the slight blow on the exhaust box noted in 2024 suggests the exhaust system is nearing the end of its functional life and may require replacement in the near future.