2015 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · VN15 FBC

The 2015 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 17 March 2026 at 131,492 miles returned a pass with no defects recorded, and the prior clean pass dated 18 June 2024 at 122,720 miles confirms no outstanding advisories have accumulated across the recorded history. Recorded mileage sits at 131,492 against an 11 year lifespan, equating to roughly 11,954 miles per year which is typical for the model age. The DVSA log shows 111,727 miles on 19 June 2023, rising to 122,720 by 18 June 2024 and 124,259 at the April 2025 tests, then 131,492 by March 2026. The sparse five entry record carries no advisories and no recurring mechanical faults, though the April 2025 entry lists both a fail and pass on the same day at identical mileage with no defects cited, suggesting an administrative retest rather than a genuine repair. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and 131k mileage, as MOT passes with zero advisories do not confirm component life remaining. The clean history implies previous owners kept basic statutory test standards but offers no evidence of proactive maintenance beyond minimum compliance. Pre purchase checks should target underbody structural integrity and drivetrain wear, with particular attention to tyre sidewall condition and exhaust emissions against real world use. The absence of flagged binding calipers or worn linkages in the record is reassuring, yet high mileage Focus units commonly develop steering rack play unseen by MOT testers.