2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · LR15 WSJ

This 2015 Ford Focus presents an MOT history characterised primarily by repeated advisories concentrated on tyre condition and a single headlamp failure, with the most recent test on 13 October 2025 passing cleanly with no defects recorded. The trend across the documented tests suggests a vehicle that has remained broadly roadworthy but has required ongoing attention to its tyre wear pattern, particularly on the nearside edges. The 2023 test recorded a failure specifically due to a nearside headlamp beam image being obviously incorrect owing to the bulb not being located correctly, a relatively minor rectification, but the persistence of inner-edge tyre wear across multiple tests points toward a recurring mechanical issue rather than isolated incidents. Oil leakage was also noted in October 2024, described as not excessive, which warrants monitoring given the engine's accumulated mileage. With 108,552 miles recorded over approximately 11 years of service, the Focus has accumulated roughly 9,868 miles annually, which sits broadly in line with typical usage for a vehicle of this age and class. The mileage between the 2023 and 2024 tests shows consistent year-on-year accumulation rather than any extended gaps or sudden jumps, indicating the car has remained in regular use throughout the recorded testing period. This level of sustained annual mileage means wear items such as suspension components, brake assemblies, clutches, and drivetrain mountings have all been subjected to meaningful operational stress. The absence of any long stationary periods in the test record is reassuring, as prolonged lay-ups can lead to deteriorated rubber components, seized brake calipers, and depleted 12V battery capacity, none of which appear to be concerns here. For a prospective buyer, the foremost attention should be directed toward the recurring inner-edge tyre wear noted on both the nearside and offside rear tyres in April 2023 and the front tyres in October 2024. This pattern often indicates an underlying geometry or suspension fault, such as worn rear trailing arm bushes, degraded suspension links, or a misalignment issue, particularly common on Focus models of this generation. On a test drive, listen for clonks or knocking from the rear suspension over uneven surfaces, and pay close attention to any steering pull or uneven steering effort that might suggest alignment or bush wear. Inspect the inner shoulders of all four tyres for excessive feathering or chamfering, as the same issue may have simply migrated to new tyres without the underlying cause being addressed. The advisories regarding brake pad wear at approximately 70 percent in April 2023 suggest that a brake disc and pad replacement is likely imminent or has been carried out since. During inspection, check the condition and thickness of the front discs and pads directly, looking for any lipping at the disc edges, scoring, or binding calipers. The recorded oil leak should be located and its source identified; common origins on this model include the rocker cover gasket, sump plug, or front crankshaft seal. Verify fluid levels on a cold engine before test driving, and observe whether the oil warning light extinguishes promptly on start-up. Finally, examine the nearside headlamp assembly to confirm correct bulb seating and beam pattern, as the prior failure suggests care is needed when replacing bulbs to ensure correct orientation within the housing.