2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · EX65 WTL

The 2015 Ford Focus presents a stable and improving maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass on 27 May 2026 at 72,716 miles with zero defects recorded. That result followed a same-day retest for a minor nearside headlamp aim fault, which was promptly corrected. The vehicle has moved from advisories and minor failures in prior years to a fully compliant state, suggesting the current keeper has addressed outstanding issues rather than ignoring them. The mileage accumulation of roughly 6,611 miles per year is typical for an eleven-year-old family hatchback. The record shows a steady progression from 61,583 miles in June 2024 to 66,971 miles in June 2025, then on to 72,716 miles by May 2026, with no suspicious gaps or sudden jumps. The annual test intervals are consistent, and the mileage band between each test aligns with regular daily use rather than prolonged standing or excessive motorway work. A buyer should still inspect the front brake discs and pads in person. In June 2025 at 66,971 miles, both the nearside and offside front brake discs were flagged as worn, though not excessively, and the car passed on that occasion. Given the additional 5,745 miles covered since, disc thickness and pad depth deserve a physical check. The front tyres were noted as worn close to the legal limit in June 2024 at 61,583 miles, and while subsequent records show no tyre advisories, uneven wear patterns on the inner edges should be examined, as this can point to tracking or suspension bush degradation on a car of this age. The headlamp aim fault from May 2026 was minor and resolved, but it is worth confirming both headlamp units sit correctly and that the lens lenses have not yellowed or cracked, which can scatter light and cause aim complaints. Structurally, the Focus platform is prone to corrosion on rear arches, sills, and subframes as it ages, so a close visual check underneath is advisable despite the clean MOT outcome. The absence of any suspension, steering, or exhaust emissions defects in the most recent tests is encouraging, but a test drive over uneven surfaces will reveal whether drop links, bushes, or dampers have deteriorated since May.