2015 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · YN65 UZG

The 2015 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 5 January 2026 at 151,356 miles, but the maintenance trend is clearly worsening. That pass followed a failure on the same day at 151,353 miles for electrical faults, a bald nearside rear tyre, and a borderline nearside front tyre. The tester also issued advisories for slight play in the offside front suspension arm ball joint and play in the nearside steering rack inner joint. These steering and suspension advisories are not new. They have recurred consistently since at least December 2023, when both sides of the rack were flagged. The pattern suggests progressive wear in the steering linkage and front suspension that has been monitored rather than permanently rectified. Mileage accumulation tells a clear story of sustained high use. The car covered roughly 15,790 miles between December 2023 at 86,775 miles and December 2024 at 102,565 miles, then accelerated sharply to 151,356 miles by January 2026, adding 48,791 miles in just over a year. That is approximately 44,000 miles per annum for the final recorded period, well above the 13,760 miles per year average across the vehicle's life. Such rapid accumulation places significant stress on consumable components and structural elements, particularly suspension bushes, ball joints, and drivetrain mounts. A buyer should treat the recurring steering rack advisories as a priority. Play in the inner rack joints that appears across multiple tests on both sides indicates internal wear that will eventually affect steering precision and may fail a future test if not addressed. The offside front suspension ball joint, flagged in 2026 and again in 2024, warrants close physical inspection for deterioration. At this mileage, check the condition of all suspension bushes, coil springs for sag or cracking, and anti-roll bar links. Brake discs and pads should be measured for wear given the high motorway mileage, and the exhaust system should be examined for corrosion, particularly the back box and mounting rubbers. Electrical faults recorded in the 2026 failure, including a non-functioning headlamp and stop lamp, were evidently repaired before the same-day retest. Still, verify all exterior lighting functions correctly and test the front washer jet operation. Tyre condition also demands attention. The nearside rear tyre was below the 1.6mm legal limit in January 2026, and the nearside front was worn on the edge, suggesting possible misalignment or a neglected rotation schedule. A full four-wheel alignment check and suspension geometry inspection are strongly recommended before purchase.