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2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · BU15 XNF

BU15 XNF

2015 Ford Focus (1.0L, petrol). First registered 09 Mar 2015. Recorded mileage 83,427 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2026.

Make & Model
FORD FOCUS
Year / Origin
2015 · Birmingham
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 05 Nov 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
83,427 mi
ULEZ Compliance
ULEZ Compliant (Euro 4+)
Fuel & Engine
Petrol · 1.0L
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MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 05 Nov 2026
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Year
2015
Engine
999cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status with a clear trend of proactive maintenance following minor mechanical failures. The most recent test in November 2025 at 83,427 miles passed with no defects recorded, mirroring the clean result from March 2025. This followed a brief failure in early March of that same year due to a damaged windscreen and incorrect offside headlamp aim, which were rectified within three days. The history suggests the current owner is responsive to addressing compliance issues immediately once identified by the tester. At 83,427 miles, this eleven-year-old Ford Focus has averaged approximately 7,600 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-to-moderate patterns. The record shows consistent mileage accumulation, for example, covering roughly 14,000 miles between February 2024 and November 2025. There is a notable gap in data between February 2021 and February 2022, where the car covered only 6,422 miles, indicating the vehicle has not sat stationary for extended periods. This consistent usage generally reduces the risk of premature seal failure or brake corrosion associated with neglected vehicles. A buyer should inspect the exhaust system and braking components, as these have shown recurring issues. The tester previously flagged a deteriorated front exhaust flex pipe in 2022 and an insecure rear exhaust heat shield in 2023. While these appear resolved, the 2024 advisory regarding thin nearside front brake pads indicates a need to check the remaining friction life. Additionally, the history of tyres worn to legal limits in 2018 and 2023 suggests the buyer should verify the current tread depth and wear patterns to ensure alignment is not causing uneven wear.
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BU15 XNF Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2025
  • 83,427 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

BU15 XNF MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 29 Jul 2026, 13:17
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford Focus (BU15 XNF) between February 2023 and November 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 06 November 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 3 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”.

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BU15 XNF Mileage History

  1. 09/02/202362,459 mi
  2. 23/02/202469,536 mi+7,077 mi
  3. 03/03/202576,423 mi+6,887 mi
  4. 06/03/202576,424 mi+1 mi
  5. 06/11/202583,427 mi+7,003 mi

Average of roughly 7,650 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

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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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