2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD65 HME

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend shows a shift towards neglect regarding rubber-related components. While it passed its most recent test in September 2025 at 30,990 miles, this followed a failure in the previous year for suspension and tyre defects. The transition from clean records in 2023 to recurring faults suggests the vehicle is beginning to show age-related degradation despite its low mileage. The mileage profile is exceptionally low for an 11-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,800 miles per year. There is a notable gap in usage between September 2022 (22,566 miles) and September 2023 (28,161 miles), where the car covered only 5,595 miles. This low-frequency usage likely contributes to the perishing issues noted in the recent history, as tyre compounds dry out over time when stationary despite having ample tread depth. A buyer must conduct a thorough physical inspection of all tyres, as the history highlights consistent cracking and perishing across both 2024 and 2025. The 2024 failure regarding the nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover indicates that rubber components in the linkage are beginning to fail. It is essential to verify that all boots, bushes, and joints have been inspected or replaced to ensure the low mileage has not led to seized mechanical parts or perished weatherproofing.