2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · VB05 AMB

The vehicle maintains a stable roadworthiness status with a consistent history of passes over the last four years. The most recent test on 14 May 2025 at 50,093 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded, following a failure just two days prior at the same mileage. This isolated failure suggests a minor, perhaps non-mechanical issue that was rectified immediately before the retest, rather than a systemic mechanical failure or structural weakness. The mileage profile is notably low for an eleven-year-old Ford Focus, averaging approximately 4,500 miles per annum. Between May 2022 and May 2025, the car covered 19,470 miles, indicating a pattern of light usage. While low mileage generally suggests less wear on the engine and drivetrain components, long periods of inactivity can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, such as suspension bushes and tyre sidew, as well as corrosion on brake discs due to lack of regular use. Given the lack of recorded mechanical advisories in the provided history, a physical inspection should still focus on components affected by age rather than distance. A buyer should inspect the front wish arm bushes and shock mounts for signs of cracking or drying out, which are common on low-mileage vehicles. It is also prudent to check the brake calipers for seizing and to examine the underbody for surface rust on the exhaust system and structural mounting points to ensure the structural integrity has not been compromised despite the low mileage.