Ford Focus Zetec Tdci (2015)
2015 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci
CarHunch analysed 1,455 real MOT records for the 2015 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.
This 2015 Focus Zetec TDCi is a genuine reliability concern—just 48.9% pass first time against the UK average of 80%, meaning nearly half the cars on test fail. The good news is that dangerous defects are virtually absent (0%), but the poor pass rate suggests these diesels develop recurring problems that catch owners out repeatedly.
At 79,283 miles median, these cars are running typical mileage for their age, yet they're accumulating failures at a worrying rate compared to the mainstream. With an average of 0.11 failures per vehicle and no advisory faults recorded, issues tend to be binary—cars either pass cleanly or fail outright—which points to specific systems (likely fuel injection or emissions) prone to sudden breakdown rather than gradual wear. If you're considering one, get a full pre-purchase inspection focused on the diesel engine and emissions systems, and budget for near-certain remedial work.
What to check before buying a 2015 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diesel (99%) | 1,443 | 48.5% | 0.1 |
| Gas Bi-Fuel (1%) | 10 | 94.1% | 0.4 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 100% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 2015 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 2015 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci vehicles fall between 62,587 and 99,603 miles.
2015 Ford Focus Zetec Tdci — Still on the Road
Strong survival — 575 vehicles still getting MOTs in 2025, 100% of the peak.
Based on vehicles from this manufacture year that had at least one MOT test in each calendar year. Data from 2019–2025.
MOT History Averages
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