2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CY15 NVR

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance history reveals a worsening trend in consumable component management. While it passed its most recent test in December 2025 at 70,965 miles, it failed a test just nine miles prior due to critical tyre failures across all four corners. The presence of exposed cords on the offside front and structural damage to the offside rear indicates that the previous owner only addressed safety issues once they reached a failure threshold rather than performing preventative maintenance. At 70,965 miles, this eleven-year-old Focus has averaged approximately 6,450 miles per year, which aligns with typical low-use patterns. The data shows a consistent accumulation of mileage, with roughly 8,000 miles driven between 2023 and 2024, and another 8,200 miles between 2024 and 2025. However, the low mileage has not prevented premature wear on specific components, as evidenced by the recurring reports of uneven tyre wear and brake-related advis over the last three years of testing. A buyer must specifically inspect the front suspension and braking system. The December 2023 test flagged play in the nearside steering linkage ball joint, and the recurring inner-edge wear on multiple front tyres suggests a persistent alignment issue or worn suspension bushes. Furthermore, the December 2025 advisory for thin brake pads and worn discs indicates that the front braking assembly is nearing the end of its service life. Verify that the recent tyre replacement was followed by a professional wheel alignment to prevent immediate degradation of the new rubber.