2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FE65 AGX

A pattern of broadly clean annual test results is interrupted by a single Major failure at the most recent attempt on 26 September 2025, which recorded a malfunctioning tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS). The same date also shows a pass entry, indicating the failure was addressed and retested within the same inspection visit. Earlier records show no repeat advisories on tyres, brakes, or suspension, although the 2023 test did flag front brake discs and pads as wearing and the 2022 test noted front and offside rear tyres nearing the legal limit. Taken together, the vehicle has passed seven of its eight recorded tests with a clean sheet aside from those isolated brake and tyre advisories, and the only recorded Major defect was a one-off TPMS issue rather than a structural or mechanical failure. The recorded mileage of 35,496 miles over approximately eleven years equates to an average of roughly 3,200 miles per year, which is well below typical annual accumulations for a Focus of this era and points to either genuinely light use or extended periods off the road. The MOT history is continuous on an annual basis from 2019 onwards with no visible testing gaps, suggesting the vehicle has been kept on the road consistently and presented for test each year, even if its actual mileage accumulation has remained modest. Low annual mileage reduces wear on major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox internals, and engine bearings, but it can accelerate deterioration of certain consumables that degrade with age rather than use, including rubber components, brake discs (which can suffer low-mile corrosion pitting), and underbody protection. For a prospective buyer, the priorities on inspection should focus on age-related rubber and corrosion items rather than outright wear. The 2023 advisory on front brake disc wear and front brake pad thinning means the discs fitted at that time may have been renewed or may now be approaching the point where corrosion pitting, lipping, or surface scoring becomes evident, particularly given the limited annual mileage that encourages low-use corrosion rather than even wear. On a test drive, listen for any brake pedal judder under light to moderate application, feel for any vibration through the steering wheel when braking from higher speeds, and check that the car pulls up straight without grabbing to one side, which could indicate a binding or seized caliper from infrequent use. Inspect the front discs visually for a pronounced outer lip and for rust pitting across the friction surface that does not clean off after a few braking applications. The 2022 advisories on tyres worn close to the legal limit and on the offside rear outer sidewall damage or cracking are less concerning two years on, as tyres will have been replaced at least once since, but they do signal that the vehicle may have been lightly loaded or driven short distances where shoulder wear develops. On inspection, check all four current tyres for age-related sidewall cracking, uneven shoulder wear, and ensure the tread depth is comfortably above the legal 1.6mm minimum, ideally with several millimetres remaining. Finally, confirm that the TPMS warning light functions correctly on ignition and extinguishes after driving, as the recorded Major failure suggests a sensor battery may have depleted or a sensor may be faulty, and verify that all four wheels report pressure rather than a single persistent warning. Beyond these history-specific points, a general underbody inspection for corrosion to suspension arms, brake pipes, and subframe mounting points is warranted on any eleven-year-old Focus, particularly given the low annual mileage which often correlates with limited underbody washing and accumulated road salt exposure in winter months.