2015 Ford Focus 1.5L Diesel · YN65 WHP

The most recent DVSA examination on 8 July 2026 resulted in a clean pass with no advisories or defects recorded, which represents a positive and stable end point to the documented MOT history. Over the most recent three-year cycle, the vehicle has passed consecutively without any recurring advisories, indicating that previously noted issues have either been rectified or have not progressed to a test-worthy state. The earlier 2020 test failure was isolated to straightforward lamp and headlamp alignment defects, none of which carry any ongoing structural or mechanical implications. Overall, the maintenance trend shown in the recorded history appears stable and consistent with a vehicle that has been kept in reasonable working order. With approximately 98,519 miles recorded over 11 years, the car has averaged roughly 8,956 miles per year, which is broadly typical for its age and suggests steady rather than exceptional use. There are no significant gaps in the MOT record that would imply prolonged standing, and the annual progression appears consistent without sudden spikes that might indicate heavy motorway mileage or commercial use. This level of usage tends to be kinder to drivetrain components than very high annual mileages, though consumable items such as suspension bushes, brake components, and tyres will still have experienced considerable cumulative wear over the mileage covered. The recorded trajectory suggests a vehicle that has been driven regularly enough to avoid the worst effects of calendar degradation, which is a positive indicator for a car of this vintage. In terms of advisory history, the most notable item is a slight play recorded on the offside front wheel bearing at the 2025 test. Although it passed with an advisory rather than a failure, wheel bearing play typically worsens progressively and can develop into a more pronounced rumble, particularly noticeable during cornering or at sustained speed. On a test drive, listen for a humming or droning noise that changes with vehicle speed and may alter slightly when turning, which would suggest the bearing is wearing further. Given that this advisory was noted only one cycle ago, it warrants close physical inspection, including rocking the wheel to check for any slack that has developed beyond what was previously recorded. If the bearing has deteriorated, replacement is a relatively straightforward but essential job before it reaches a point of causing a dangerous loss of wheel security or excessive drag. Other advisories worth noting include an oil leak flagged in 2021 as not excessive, a nearside front tyre noted as worn close to the legal limit and worn on edge, and a cut on the offside rear tyre that was not deep enough to reach the ply or cords at that time. Tyres should be carefully inspected for age-related sidewall perishing given the vehicle's 11-year age, even if the tread appears adequate, and uneven edge wear on the front can point to tracking misalignment or worn suspension components such as wishbone bushes or track rod ends. The earlier oil leak should be rechecked for any fresh staining around the engine and undertray, paying particular attention to whether the level has dropped noticeably between services. Additionally, although not flagged in the MOT history, a vehicle of this age and mileage warrants confirmation that the timing belt or chain service interval, brake fluid renewal, coolant replacement, and 12V battery condition have all been attended to in line with manufacturer schedules, as these are time-sensitive items that can degrade regardless of mileage and are essential to long-term roadworthiness.