2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · WX58 AEC

The vehicle is currently overdue for its annual MOT, as the last recorded test was on 15 March 2024. The maintenance trend is stable but reveals a pattern of reactive rather than proactive care. While the car passed its most recent inspection at 190,640 miles, the tester flagged both rear tyres as worn close to the legal limit and worn on the edges. This follows a similar pattern from March 2023, where the front tyres were in the same condition. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the age of the vehicle, averaging roughly 10,591 miles per year. The record shows steady usage, increasing from 47,877 miles in August 2011 to the current 190,640 miles. There are no significant gaps in the testing history, though the vehicle has transitioned from a pattern of clean passes in its earlier years to more frequent advisories regarding consumables in its later life. A buyer should prioritize a physical inspection of the tyre tread and alignment. The recurring advisories for tyres worn on the edges in 2020, 2023, and 2024 suggest a potential issue with wheel alignment or suspension geometry that has not been corrected. The March 2022 test at 173,226 miles specifically noted corrosion on the nearside rear suspension component mounting area of the outer sill. Although the tester did not deem it excessive at the time, this is a critical structural area prone to worsening over time. The history also shows a failure for exhaust emissions in March 2019 at 149,153 miles. While this was resolved quickly, it indicates the engine has struggled with emissions limits in the past. Given the high mileage and the noted structural corrosion, a thorough check for further underbody rust and a verification of the current tyre condition are essential before purchase.