2015 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · CE65 XXF

The 2015 Ford Focus currently holds a valid MOT certificate dated 18 May 2026, recording a clean pass at 96,890 miles with zero defects. That clean result is significant given the vehicle failed just seven days earlier on 11 May 2026 at 96,846 miles for a worn nearside front suspension arm pin or bush and a worn nearside front suspension arm ball joint. The rapid retest and pass confirm those specific front suspension defects were rectified, suggesting a reactive but effective repair. Looking at the broader trend, maintenance has been generally stable rather than systematically worsening, though the record shows a pattern of recurring minor faults rather than a spotless history. The mileage accumulation of roughly 8,800 miles per year over eleven years sits squarely within typical use for a family hatchback of this age. There are no alarming gaps or sudden jumps in the annual test data. The recorded mileages climb steadily from 86,314 in May 2024 to 92,594 in May 2025 and then to 96,846 in May 2026, showing consistent year-on-year use of approximately 4,000 to 6,300 miles annually in the most recent period. This is a well-used but not excessively stressed vehicle, and the MOT frequency confirms it has been kept on the road without prolonged periods off-cover. The recurring theme across this vehicle's MOT history is suspension wear. Rear suspension arm bushes were flagged as worn in May 2024, and by May 2026 the nearside front bush and ball joint had deteriorated to the point of failure. A buyer should physically inspect all suspension bushes, ball joints, and track rod ends for play, paying particular attention to the nearside front where the most recent failure occurred. The offside front inner road wheel was noted as slightly distorted in both May 2025 tests, and while it did not fail the vehicle on that item alone, a bent or buckled wheel can indicate historic kerb impact or pothole damage that may have introduced hidden stress into the steering and suspension geometry. Check the inner rim of that wheel carefully and have the tracking and wheel alignment verified. Beyond the suspension items, the headlamp compatibility failures in May 2025 point to a previous owner fitting non-compliant bulbs or aftermarket lamp units. Although the May 2026 test passed cleanly, a buyer should confirm both headlamps are of matching specification and that the aim is correct on a beam setter. The damaged nearside front sill trim flagged in 2024 was minor, but it is worth inspecting the sill area beneath for any corrosion or poor repair, as water ingress behind damaged trim can initiate structural rust on a car of this age. Overall, this is a mechanically typical example with a recent clean MOT, but the suspension wear pattern warrants a thorough underside inspection before purchase.