2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · GC15 DBV

The vehicle currently presents a stable roadworthiness profile, with the most recent MOT on 11 March 2026 at 182,637 miles showing no defects. This follows two consecutive clean passes in 2024 and 2025, indicating that the vehicle has moved past the period of more frequent mechanical issues seen in its earlier history. The maintenance trend appears to be improving, as the recurring tyre and lighting issues noted in previous years have been resolved and have not reappeared in the last three annual tests. The mileage accumulation is high, averaging approximately 16,600 miles per year over its eleven-year lifespan. Between the June 2018 test at 94,698 miles and the August 2019 test at 126,010 miles, the vehicle covered over 31,000 miles in just 14 months, suggesting a period of intensive use. Since 2022, the mileage has increased steadily by roughly 7,000 to 8,000 miles per year. This consistent, high-frequency usage places significant cumulative stress on wear-and-tear components such as the suspension, braking system, and drivetrain. A buyer should conduct a thorough physical inspection of the braking system and tyres. While the 2018 failure for excessive brake fluctuation on the offside front was rectified, high-mileage vehicles often develop binding calipers or worn discs. The 2019 and 2023 records flagged multiple instances of tyres being worn close to the legal limit or worn on the edges, which can indicate underlying suspension geometry issues or alignment faults. The mechanical history also shows a past defective exhaust mounting in May 2021. Given the high mileage, a close examination of the exhaust system for corrosion and the integrity of all mounting brackets is necessary. Additionally, because the vehicle has covered over 180,000 miles, the condition of the engine undertrays and the overall structural integrity of the chassis should be verified to ensure no long-term degradation has occurred from road salt or heavy usage.