2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · Y8 BGO

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, but the maintenance trend indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to repairs. While the most recent test in September 2025 at 98,449 miles passed, it revealed minor consumable failures such as a worn offside front tyre and defective wiper blades. This follows a failure in September 2024 where the car was rejected for front brake pads and an illegal tyre depth. The pattern suggests the owner tends to address faults only once they trigger a failure rather than performing scheduled preventative maintenance. At 98,449 miles over 11 years, the Focus has aged at a typical rate of approximately 9,000 miles per year. The usage level is consistent across the recorded history, with roughly 10,000 miles covered between the September 2024 and September 2025 tests. This steady mileage accumulation suggests the vehicle has not suffered from long periods of stagnation, which often leads to internal degradation of rubber components, though it does place standard wear on the drivetrain for a vehicle of this age. A buyer must conduct a close inspection of the rear sub-frame, as the tester flagged corrosion in both September 2024 and October 2024. Although the record noted it was not seriously weakened at the time, corrosion on these components often progresses rapidly if left untreated. The buyer should also verify the condition of the suspension and alignment, as the history shows uneven tyre wear and perished rubber. Given the previous failure for front brake pads, the remaining life of the discs and the condition of the calipers should be checked to ensure they are not thinning or seizing.