2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · MV08 AEB

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a clean MOT record over the last two years. The most recent test conducted on 23 May 2025 at 144,538 miles resulted in no recorded defects, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. Following a single failure in May 2023, the vehicle has achieved three consecutive passes without advisories, suggesting that previous issues were addressed and subsequent maintenance has remained consistent. The mileage pattern is remarkably consistent for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per annum. Between May 2022 and May 2024, the car covered 28,956 miles, while the interval between May 2024 and May 2025 saw an additional 16,468 miles. This steady usage suggests the vehicle has not sat stationary for long periods, which often helps prevent the degradation of rubber components and seals, though the accumulation of mileage is consistent with typical commuting use for this age group. Despite the clean recent history, a buyer should focus their physical inspection on common wear points for this generation of Ford Focus. At 144,000 miles, the suspension bushes and coil springs are prone to significant fatigue and wear which may not always trigger an MOT failure until they become critical. Inspect the structural integrity of the rear sills and the rear subframe for corrosion, as these areas are susceptible to rust over two decades regardless of the mileage recorded.