2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · EK08 AAZ

The vehicle currently holds a clean roadworthiness status, showing an improving trend in maintenance standards. The most recent test conducted on 23 December 2025 at 117,527 miles recorded no defects, indicating that previous mechanical and fitment issues have been addressed. This follows a clean pass in January 2025 at 114,454 miles, suggesting the car has been well maintained over the last year. At 18 years old, the mileage of 117,527 miles represents an annual average of approximately 6,500 miles, which aligns with typical usage for a vehicle of this age. The record shows consistent movement, with a 3,000-mile interval between January 2025 and December 2025, and another 3,300 miles covered during the 2024 period. This regular use suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent internal engine components and seals from seizing. A buyer should perform a physical inspection of the front suspension assembly, as the December 2023 failure highlighted a serious fluid leak on the nearside front shock absorber and play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar linkage. While these were rectified to achieve the subsequent pass, the age of the vehicle makes rubber bushes and bushings prone to wear. The history of a binding nearside front brake in early 2023 also warrants a check of the caliper slider pins and discs to ensure the issue has not returned due to corrosion or neglect. The multiple tyre advisories and failures in late 2023 indicate that the previous owner neglected basic consumable maintenance until the MOT forced action. Although the current record shows no defects, the buyer must verify the tread depth and condition of all four tyres and check for structural corrosion on the sills and wheel arches, as this Focus era often demands attention to rust integrity over time.