2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · DX15 XKT

The 2015 Ford Focus presents a largely solid MOT record, though the most recent test on 3 October 2025 at 109,526 miles introduced a notable cluster of advisories not seen in any of the previous four annual inspections. The car had passed cleanly every year from 2020 through 2023, suggesting consistent basic upkeep during that period. The shift in late 2025, with flagged items across fluid leaks, a coolant leak, and both offside rear and nearside front tyres worn close to the legal limit, indicates either a period of reduced maintenance attention or that deferred issues have now surfaced. The trend is therefore best described as stable-to-worsening rather than improving, and a buyer should treat the October 2025 advisories as the current baseline condition of the vehicle. The mileage pattern is broadly consistent with typical use for an eleven-year-old car. Recorded at 77,768 miles in November 2020 and reaching 109,526 miles by October 2025, the car accumulated roughly 31,758 miles over five years, averaging about 6,350 miles per year during that window. The jump from 95,665 miles in December 2022 to 102,849 miles in December 2023 accounts for 7,184 miles in a single year, which is modest and unremarkable. No anomalous gaps or sudden spikes appear in the data, and the odometer progression reads as genuine and regular. A buyer inspecting the car in person should focus on the areas flagged in the October 2025 test. The oil leak and coolant leak advisories, while noted as not excessive at the time of testing, warrant close examination of the engine bay, rocker cover gasket, oil filter housing, and coolant hoses for signs of fresh seepage or residue that may have worsened over the eight months since the test. Both the offside rear and nearside front tyres were worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, pointing to uneven wear that commonly stems from misaligned tracking, worn suspension bushes, or deteriorating shock absorbers. A thorough check of front and rear suspension components, including drop links, track rod ends, and wishbone bushes, is advisable. Beyond the flagged items, the clean MOT history from 2020 to 2023 suggests the car was maintained to a reasonable standard for much of its recent life. Still, the absence of advisories in those years does not eliminate the need to inspect structural corrosion on the underside, sills, and subframes, particularly given the car's age. Brake discs, pads, and calipers should be examined for uneven wear or binding, and the exhaust system should be checked for corrosion around the flexi-joint and rear silencer. The October 2025 advisories are not severe, but they signal that the vehicle has entered a phase where consumable and wear components are now demanding attention.