2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AF08 OED

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status, demonstrating a remarkably stable maintenance trend over the last three years. Although the most recent test on 6 March 2026 at 139,188 miles initially recorded a failure with no defects listed, the immediate re-test on the same day passed. This suggests an administrative error or a specific mechanical failure that was rectified instantly, as the vehicle has maintained a clean record of passes across all previous annual inspections. The mileage pattern is consistent with a low-use vehicle of this age, averaging approximately 7,700 miles per annum. Between March 2023 at 116,028 miles and March 2026 at 139,188 miles, the car covered 23,160 miles, showing a steady accumulation rather than erratic usage. The presence of roughly 10,000-mile increments between the 2024 and 2025 tests indicates the vehicle has been in regular use and does not suffer from long periods of stagnation which often lead to seized components or corrosion. Given the lack of recorded adviseories or faults in the digital history, a buyer must focus on the physical realities of age-related wear that an MOT does not capture. At 139,000 miles, the inspection should prioritize the structural integrity of the subframe and rear suspension mounting for corrosion, common on this generation of Focus. Additionally inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and check the brake calipers for binding, as these components are often the first to degrade despite a clean test history.