2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · YH57 AEP

The vehicle demonstrates an exceptionally stable roadworthiness profile, having secured four consecutive clean passes without a single recorded advisory or failure. The most recent test on 5 February 2025 at 122,330 miles confirms that the core mechanical and structural systems met the required standards at that time. Given the current date of 8 August 2026, the MOT certificate is now expired, meaning the vehicle requires a fresh inspection to determine its present condition after eighteen months of potential road use. The recorded mileage of 122,330 miles over an eighteen-year lifespan averages approximately 6,796 miles per annum, which represents a consistent and moderate usage pattern. There are no indications of long-term storage or excessive high-mileage accumulation in the recent record. The steady increase of roughly 10,000 miles between annual tests from 2022 through 2025 suggests a vehicle that has been kept in regular, light-duty operation rather than sitting idle for extended periods. While the clean history is encouraging, the absence of advisories over four years necessitates a thorough physical inspection of components prone to age-related degradation. Focus your assessment on the suspension bushes, coil springs, and track rod ends, as these rubber and metal components often perish on a vehicle of this age regardless of mileage. Inspect the brake discs and pads for signs of surface corrosion or binding calipers that may have developed since the last test. You should also examine the underside of the chassis and sills for structural corrosion, as the MOT test checks for safety-critical rot but may not highlight cosmetic surface oxidation that could require attention in the near future.