2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · BF65 FCO

The vehicle remains roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a trend of recurring wear in suspension and braking components. The most recent test in September 2025 at 123,233 miles identified a binding offside rear service brake and worn rear suspension arm pins or bushes. While the vehicle passed, the persistent nature of suspension bushing issues across multiple years suggests that these rubber components are reaching the end of their functional life and may require proactive replacement. The mileage pattern is consistent with a typical used-car of this age, averaging approximately 11,000 miles per year. The data shows steady accumulation, moving from 81,221 miles in August 2022 to 110,001 miles in September 2024, reaching 123,233 miles by 2025. This consistent usage suggests regular operation rather than periods of neglect, which explains the gradual degradation of consumable items like tyres and suspension hardware noted throughout the record. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension geometry, as the record flagged distorted road wheels in both 2023 and 2024. These distortions often indicate previous impacts or chronic alignment issues that can accelerate uneven tyre wear. The binding offside rear brake noted in the latest test must be verified during a test drive to ensure the caliper is not seized or the disc not warped from overheated. Given the history of worn arm bushes, a thorough check of the front and rear sub-frames for excessive play is necessary to determine if immediate repair costs are imminent.