2008 FORD FOCUS1.8L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the recent MOT history. The most recent test conducted in March 2024 at 105,137 miles resulted in a pass with no defects, indicating that the car currently meets minimum safety standards. This follows a clean pass in April 2023, suggesting that the failure recorded in March 2023 was an isolated incident rather than a recurring mechanical failure. The trend shows a consistent level of maintenance oversight over the last three years. The mileage pattern is notably low for an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,800 miles per year. There is a significant gap in records between September 2021 and March 2023, where the car covered only 3,176 miles over sixteen months. However, the usage increased slightly in the most recent period, covering 2,551 miles in the year between the final tests. While low mileage suggests less wear on the drivetrain and engine, it also increases the risk of age-related rubber degradation, perished seals, and brake corrosion due to long periods of standing. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on the structural integrity of the chassis, particularly the rear sills and subframe, which are prone to corrosion on this generation of Focus. Given the low usage, the inspector must check for seized brake calipers or pitted discs that often result from lack of use. The suspension bushes and coil springs should also be examined for cracking, as age-related brittleness affects these components regardless of the low mileage recorded.