2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · FH65 RGX

The most recent DVSA examination on 10 June 2026 resulted in a pass, although the tester recorded advisories on both front tyres for being worn close to the legal limit and on their edges, alongside a minor notation regarding windscreen damage that does not presently impede the driver's view. Looking at the broader test history, the vehicle has demonstrated a generally stable roadworthiness profile, having passed every annual assessment since 2021 with the exception of two isolated failures. The first, in July 2022, was for a non-functioning nearside rear direction indicator, which is a straightforward electrical fault, while the second, in July 2024, was due to an illuminated engine management indicator suggesting a malfunction, which was subsequently resolved before the same-day pass. The recurring minor windscreen damage is consistent with stone chip accumulation typical of a vehicle of this age and mileage, and the rear heat shield advisory noted in 2024 appears to be a minor structural trim concern rather than an exhaust integrity failure. With 104,759 miles accumulated over approximately eleven years, this Ford Focus has averaged around 9,500 miles annually, which sits squarely within normal usage parameters for a family hatchback of its generation. There are no extended gaps in the MOT record that would suggest prolonged standing, nor are there any indications of exceptionally high annual accumulation that would imply commercial or heavy-duty use. This moderate usage pattern is mechanically favourable, suggesting that major drivetrain components such as the clutch, gearbox and engine internals have experienced reasonable wear rather than extreme fatigue, although the timing belt, if fitted to the particular engine variant, should be confirmed as replaced in accordance with manufacturer schedules, and the auxiliary belt and water pump warrant inspection given the vehicle's age. The most prominent recurring concern within the test history is the consistent advisory notation regarding tyre condition. Across multiple examinations, front tyres have been flagged for edge wear, with one instance noting uneven inner edge wear on a rear tyre, which suggests a potential tracking or suspension geometry issue. A prospective buyer should carefully inspect the current tyres for uneven shoulder wear, which can manifest as a feathering sensation under steering input or a pulling drift to one side during straight-line driving. Symptoms to listen for on a test drive include excessive road noise from the front tyres, vague or wandering steering, and any clonking or knocking from the suspension over speed humps or uneven surfaces, as worn suspension bushes or tired coil springs are common culprits for such wear patterns on a Focus of this age and mileage. Beyond the documented advisories, a vehicle of this vintage and mileage warrants several age-appropriate physical inspections regardless of MOT outcome. The brake discs should be examined for corrosion ridges around the outer circumference, which is common on vehicles that experience standing periods, and the calipers should be checked for binding by confirming the vehicle rolls freely when manually pushed on level ground. Brake fluid should ideally have been changed within the past two years irrespective of mileage, as the fluid is hygroscopic and degrades over time, while coolant and automatic transmission fluid if applicable follow similar calendar-based service intervals. The 12-volt battery is likely approaching the end of its service life and should be load tested, particularly if the vehicle exhibits slow cranking. Given the eleven-year age, exhaust mounting rubbers, underbody corrosion particularly around suspension mounting points and wheel arches, and the condition of the polycarbonate headlamp lenses should all be physically verified, along with confirmation of a complete main dealer or reputable independent service history demonstrating regular cambelt or timing chain, brake fluid, and spark plug replacements as appropriate to the engine type.