2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · YM15 AEF
2015 Ford Focus (1.5L, diesel). First registered 01 Jul 2015. Recorded mileage 104,222 miles. MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 May 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- FORD FOCUS
- Year / Origin
- 2015 · Sheffield
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 May 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,222 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- ULEZ Compliant (Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 1.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YM15 AEF Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/04/2026
- 104,222 miles recorded at latest MOT
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YM15 AEF MOT History
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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2015 Ford Focus (YM15 AEF) between November 2022 and April 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
No failures or advisories appear anywhere in the recorded tests, so the documented MOT record is relatively clean.
YM15 AEF Mileage History
- 07/11/202253,373 mi
- 02/11/202369,664 mi+16,291 mi
- 31/10/202486,318 mi+16,654 mi
- 21/10/202598,278 mi+11,960 mi
- 23/04/2026104,222 mi+5,944 mi
Average of roughly 14,707 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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Our Verdict
This 2015 Ford Focus diesel is a sensible buy with a strong, clean MOT record. The consistent pass history and steady mileage growth suggest a well-maintained example, though no model aggregate data is available to benchmark reliability.
Given the clean MOT history with no failures or advisories since at least 2022, this Focus appears to have been maintained to a reasonable standard, but you should still request full service records to confirm routine oil changes and timing belt intervals for the 1.5 TDCi diesel. The absence of MOT defects does not guarantee no wear, so budget for general ageing items such as suspension bushes and brake components on an 11-year-old vehicle. Negotiate from the strong history but factor in that diesel cars of this age can face urban usage restrictions and future clean air zone charges depending on location.
As a 1.5-litre diesel, this Focus should return good fuel economy, typically 60-70 mpg on mixed driving, keeping fuel costs modest for the annual mileage seen. Road tax for a 2015 diesel will fall in a standard band, likely around £20-£35 per year depending on CO2, while insurance group for a Focus diesel of this era is usually mid-range. Estimated annual running costs including fuel, tax, insurance and typical maintenance for ~12,700 miles are around £1,200-£1,500, with diesel servicing slightly cheaper than petrol per mile at this usage.
The MOT history shows no failure types or advisories across the last five tests, so there are no specific defect patterns from the data to check beyond standard used-car inspection. However, on a 2015 Ford Focus diesel with 104,222 miles, inspect the condition of the clutch, turbo and emissions system, as these are common high-mileage diesel wear points not captured by a clean MOT. Verify the bodywork on this silver example for rust at arches and sills, and confirm the DPF has not been removed or mapped out, given urban diesel scrutiny.
The vehicle (YM15AEF) is a July 2015 registered silver 1.5-litre diesel Ford Focus with 104,222 miles on the clock as of its most recent MOT in April 2026. Every MOT from 2022 to 2026 has passed with no defects recorded, showing a clean history over the past four years. Mileage has increased steadily from 53,373 in November 2022 to 104,222 in April 2026, averaging roughly 12,700 miles per year. Without aggregate model data, we rely on the individual history, which is reassuring for a 11-year-old car.
No aggregate MOT data is available for the Ford Focus to assess model-wide reliability, so this guide relies solely on the individual vehicle's history.
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