2015 Ford Focus 1.0L Petrol · YR65 AAX

The 2015 Ford Focus shows a worsening maintenance trend. In the August 2025 test at 53,085 miles the car first failed with an ABS warning lamp, front brake pads below 1.5 mm, pitted front discs, offside rear service brake binding, corroded rear suspension, corroded coil springs and severely deteriorated inner CV boots. The same-day pass relied on those defects being rectified, yet the rear suspension corrosion, coil spring corrosion and CV boot deterioration remained listed as advisories. Recurring corrosion and brake faults across three years signal deferred structural upkeep rather than isolated wear. Recorded mileage sits at 53,085 against an eleven-year age, an average of roughly 4,826 miles per year. The August 2023 test at 44,656 miles, August 2024 at 49,034 and August 2025 at 53,085 show steady low annual use of under 5,000 miles. Low mileage suggests light running but also probable long stationary periods that accelerate corrosion, borne out by the suspension and coil spring rust flagged every year since 2023. A buyer must inspect the rear suspension subframe and coil springs for structural corrosion depth, not merely surface bloom. The August 2024 failure on nearside front tyre tread below 1.6 mm and the August 2025 binding offside rear brake show previous owners skipped basic consumable checks. Verify the ABS fault was genuinely repaired and scan for stored fault codes. Examine both front inner CV boots for splits and grease loss, and confirm the front brake discs were replaced rather than skimmed. The front bush wear on the offside rear suspension arm noted in 2023 warrants a full bush inspection. Given the pattern, budget for suspension refurbishment and brake overhaul regardless of the current pass.