2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · MV65 TTX

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance profile characterized by recurring structural issues and neglect of basic consumables. While it passed its most recent MOT on 22 December 2025 at 77,979 miles, the failure immediately preceding that pass reveals significant underlying problems. The trend is worsening, as the vehicle has consistently failed on the same structural and tyre-related faults across multiple testing cycles, suggesting a reactive approach to repairs rather than proactive maintenance of the chassis. At 77,979 miles, this 11-year-old Ford Focus has averaged approximately 7,000 miles per year, which aligns with typical national averages for older vehicles. The mileage accumulation is steady, with roughly 5,000 miles driven between December 2023 and December 2024, and another 5,500 miles between December 2024 and December 2025. This low annual usage does not explain the advanced state of the underside chassis or the persistent mechanical failures noted in the record. A buyer must prioritise a physical inspection of the front crossmember, which the tester flagged as heavily corroded in both the 2024 and 2025 tests. The fact that the tester was unable to fully inspect vital underside components due to covers is a significant risk, as structural integrity may be hidden. Furthermore, the recurring failure of the tyre pressure monitoring system and the consistent wear on the front tyres across three years indicate that the owner has ignored basic safety-critical items until forced by an MOT failure.