2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · AK08 ACU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile following a successful MOT on 5 March 2026 at 53,037 miles. While the most recent test initially resulted in a failure due to insufficient windscreen washer fluid and a front brake pad measuring less than 1.5 mm on the nearside offside, these issues were rectified immediately. The record shows a pattern of addressing consumable wear items rather than systemic mechanical failure. The mileage accumulation is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 2,946 miles per year. The data shows consistent, incremental growth, such as the 1,611 miles recorded between the March 2024 and March 2025 tests. This low usage pattern suggests the car has spent significant periods stationary, which can sometimes lead to the degradation of rubber components, a trend visible in the March 2025 advisory regarding a perishing nearside rear tyre. The MOT history highlights a recurring trend regarding suspension component wear. The tester flagged worn suspension arm pins and bushes in 2017, 2021, 2022, and 2023, with the 2023 test specifically failing due to excessive wear on both front suspension arms. Although these have been addressed, a buyer should inspect the front end for any residual play or noise. The 2018 failure involving a broken offside rear coil spring indicates that structural fatigue in spring components has occurred previously. Prospective buyers should focus their physical inspection on the condition of the tyres and rubber bushings to ensure the low mileage hasn't resulted in age-related perishing. Given the recent brake pad failure in March 2026, a thorough check of the remaining brake pads and discs is necessary. Monitoring the condition of the suspension bushings remains a priority, as the historical data suggests these are the primary wear points for this vehicle.