2015 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · AY15 OPN

The most recent MOT on 2 March 2026 was a pass, but it recorded thin front brake pads on both sides, a minor leak from the front exhaust flexi‑pipe and rear‑tyre tread close to the legal limit. The failure just eight days earlier highlighted a much broader set of problems: severely reduced headlamp intensity, multiple anti‑roll‑bar and suspension bushings at risk of detaching, a major rear‑exhaust leak, a cut rear tyre, and the same thin front brake pads. Across the three‑year record the recurring pattern is wear on the front suspension and steering components, progressive brake‑pad thinning, tyre‑edge wear and exhaust leaks. The 2025 MOT was a clean pass with only minor oil‑leak notes and a slight anti‑roll‑bar play, suggesting that the condition did not dramatically worsen after the 2024 failures. However, the re‑appearance of brake‑pad wear and a new front‑exhaust leak in 2026 indicates the underlying wear items are persisting rather than fully resolving. The overall trend can be described as stable with recurring defects that need regular attention. Mileage of 122,954 mi on an eleven‑year‑old Focus works out to about 11 k mi per year, which is typical for a vehicle of this age. It does not point to extreme hard use, but the mileage combined with the documented wear on brakes, tyres and suspension suggests the car has been used enough to reach age‑related wear on consumables. There may also have been periods of standing, as the mileage is not unusually high. For a buyer the priority checks are: - Inspect the condition of the brakes, looking for pad thickness and any uneven wear.