2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · SL15 EWC

The vehicle remains roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT in October 2025 at 151,123 miles. The maintenance trend shows a stable outlook following a period of two clean tests between 2023 and 2024. However, the most recent inspection reintroduced recurring issues with both front tyres being near the legal limit and showing uneven wear, indicating that basic consumable maintenance is being addressed only at the end of the testing interval. At 151,123 miles, this eleven-year-old Ford Focus has covered an average of approximately 13,700 miles per year, which sits above the national average. The record shows consistent high-mile usage, with roughly 7,100 miles covered between the 2024 and 2025 tests and over 16,000 miles covered between 2021 and 2022. This steady mileage accumulation places significant mechanical stress on the drivetrain, suspension components, and braking system. A buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension geometry due to the history of recurring faults. The 2022 test flagged worn rear suspension arm bushes and a severely deteriorated nearside front CV boot, and while these did not fail in later tests, the uneven tyre wear noted in 2025 suggests persistent alignment or bushing issues. The corroded handbrake cables identified in 2021 also require physical verification to ensure the parking mechanism has not seized or lost effectiveness. The high mileage necessitates a close look at the CV boots and drives shafts for grease leaks, given the previous failure of the nearside boot. Because the front tyres were flagged for edge wear in October 2025, the buyer must confirm if the tyres have been replaced and if a professional wheel alignment was performed to prevent premature degradation of new rubber.