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2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BJ15 TZG

BJ15 TZG

2015 Ford Focus (1.6L, petrol). First registered 26 May 2015. Recorded mileage 66,801 miles. MOT expired on 28 May 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2015 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 28 May 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
66,801 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.6L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 28 May 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
1596cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The 2015 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 May 2025 at 66,801 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the three prior annual tests also passed cleanly. The only blemish is a failed test on 13 May 2023 at 49,270 miles, which the DVSA logged with no defects recorded; the vehicle passed on the same day under identical mileage, indicating an administrative or procedural rejection rather than a mechanical fault. Recorded mileage sits at 66,801 against an 11-year lifespan, averaging roughly 6,073 miles per year, which is typical for the age. The annual increments are consistent: 40,579 miles in May 2022, 49,270 in May 2023, 60,380 in May 2024, and 66,801 in May 2025. The owner added about 9,000 miles in the first interval and roughly 11,000 in each of the next two, showing steady private-use patterns with no standing periods or sudden accumulation spikes. The clean record across all dated tests suggests basic upkeep was not neglected. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection despite the absent advisories. The MOT history shows no flagged wear on suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, or structural corrosion, so attention should fall on consumables the test does not measure closely: tyre sidewall condition, wiper blade wear, and fluid levels. The same-day fail and pass in May 2023 warrants a check of the VOSA failure reason code if available, though no defects were listed. Given the sparse but clean record, the Focus reflects responsible ownership with no recurring mechanical trends. Verify the odometer against service stamps and confirm no hidden rust at sills or subframes, as the MOT examiner may not have raised minor structural issues under current pass thresholds.
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BJ15 TZG Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 17/05/2025
  • 66,801 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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BJ15 TZG MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 17 May 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford Focus (BJ15 TZG) between May 2022 and May 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 17 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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BJ15 TZG Mileage History

  1. 27/05/202240,579 mi
  2. 13/05/202349,270 mi+8,691 mi
  3. 13/05/202349,270 mi
  4. 28/05/202460,380 mi+11,110 mi
  5. 17/05/202566,801 mi+6,421 mi

Average of roughly 8,819 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

ULEZ Compliant

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
58
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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