2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · DO52 DOB

The vehicle presents a generally stable roadworthiness trend, with the most recent January 2026 MOT test resulting in a clean pass and no recorded defects. The only notable issue in the five-year history is a dual advisory from the January 2025 test at 45,088 miles, flagging perishing rear tyres and front tyres worn close to the legal limit on both edges. This single advisory suggests a period of deferred tyre maintenance, though the subsequent clean test in 2026 indicates the matter was likely rectified before that inspection. Mileage accumulation is consistently low and steady, averaging approximately 4,900 miles annually between tests from 2022 to 2026. This pattern of gentle use, totalling roughly 4,486 miles per year over the vehicle's 11-year life, is consistent with a car used primarily for local or occasional journeys. There are no significant gaps in testing or unexplained mileage spikes, implying regular, albeit light, operation and adherence to the annual MOT requirement. The sparse defect history aligns with this low-stress usage pattern, though low annual mileage can also allow rubber components and certain metals to degrade through age rather than wear. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the tyre condition and suspension geometry, given the 2025 advisory of edge-worn front tyres and cracked rear tyres. This specific wear pattern often points to potential alignment issues, such as incorrect tracking or worn suspension components like track rod ends or lower arm bushes. Furthermore, the perishing of rear tyres at relatively low mileage (approximately 44,000 miles recorded) is atypical and suggests the vehicle may have experienced long periods of standing, accelerating rubber degradation. The tester's specific notation of damage and cracking warrants a close examination of all four tyres for sidewall integrity and age-related perishing, regardless of tread depth. While the MOT history shows no direct brake or structural advisories, the tyre wear pattern necessitates a thorough check of the steering and suspension system for any play or binding that could cause uneven wear.