2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FV15 VLK

The most recent MOT on 2025-11-05 shows the vehicle passed with one minor issue: the offside front tyre was worn close to the legal limit. However, the same day’s failed MOT recorded two critical defects: excessive play in both nearside and offside front track rod end ball joints, along with the same tyre wear. These issues indicate recurring mechanical problems affecting steering stability and safety. The track rod end ball joints have been flagged multiple times since 2023. A failed MOT on 2023-11-07 cited excessive play in both joints, and a later passed MOT on 2024-10-31 noted split track rod end dust covers, suggesting ongoing wear. The 2025 failures confirm these issues persist, raising concerns about potential misalignment, uneven tyre wear, or compromised steering control. The vehicle’s mileage of 50,724 miles at 11 years old averages 4,611 miles per year, which is low for its age. This could imply light usage or extended periods of inactivity, both of which might contribute to issues like tyre flat-spotting, fluid stagnation, or component stiffness. However, the recurring track rod joint problems are mechanical in nature and not directly tied to mileage alone. The trend shows no improvement in the track rod joint defects, despite earlier passed MOTs.