FORD FOCUS2008 · 1.6L DIESEL

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, showing an improving maintenance trend following a period of inconsistency. The most recent inspection in September 2025 at 148,961 miles resulted in no defects, indicating that the mechanical issues identified in previous years were successfully rectified. While the history shows failures in 2023 and 2024, the subsequent clean passes suggest a current standard of upkeep. The mileage pattern remains consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 8,276 miles per year. There is a steady accumulation of mileage between tests, such as 7,270 miles recorded between August 2023 and September 2024, and another 7,520 miles between September 2024 and September 2025. This regular usage suggests the car is not sitting frequently, which typically helps prevent the degradation of seals and rubber components often associated with long periods of inactivity. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on the areas that triggered the failures in 2023 and 2024, although the specific defect codes were not provided in the summary. Given the history of two failures in closeion, a thorough check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake components is necessary to ensure no further issues are developing. At nearly 149,000 miles, investigating structural corrosion on the sills and artwork arches remains a priority, as older models of this era are prone to surface rust irrespective of mileage.