2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FH65 KWY

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, though the maintenance trend shows a recent shift toward reactive consumable repairs. The most recent test in March 2026 at 59,546 miles flagged both rear tyres as being worn close to the legal limit and showing uneven edge wear. This follows a similar advisory from March 2025 at 54,325 miles, which also noted a deteriorating rear registration plate and an insecure heatshield. While the vehicle continues to pass, the recurrence of tyre-related issues suggests that basic maintenance is deferred until components approach failure. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,400 miles per year. The data shows consistent usage over time, with intervals of roughly 5,000 to 6,000 miles between each annual test from 2022 to 2026. This low annual mileage generally reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components. However, such low-mileage vehicles can sometimes suffer from degradation of rubber-based components and brake systems if the car has sat stationary for long periods between these short bursts of driving. A buyer should specifically inspect the rear suspension geometry, as the repeated advisories for uneven tyre wear on the edges in 2025 and 2026 indicate potential worn bushes or misaligned components. The 2023 record flagged thin brake pads on both front and rear axles, suggesting the braking system is reaching its service intervals frequently. Given the age of the car and low mileage, a physical inspection should check for corrosion on the brake discs and cracking in rubber suspension elements, as low use does not always prevent environmental degradation of these materials.