2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AF08 WAE

The 2008 Ford Focus last underwent an MOT test on 15 March 2022 at 141,369 miles and failed with no defects formally recorded by the tester. This single failed entry, now over four years old relative to today's date of 8 July 2026, gives no usable maintenance trend to judge as stable, worsening, or improving. The absence of listed defects on a failure suggests an administrative or unlogged fault, but the record offers no evidence of ongoing corrective work since. The odometer stood at 141,369 miles at the 2022 test, equating to roughly 7,854 miles per year across the car's eighteen years. That figure sits within typical use for a vehicle of this age. The history shows no earlier entries, so we cannot track accumulation rates or identify gaps; the sparse DVSA data limits any conclusion on prior ownership care beyond the lone 2022 failure. A buyer must treat this Focus as unverified since March 2022. With no subsequent test logged, the road licence status and mechanical condition are unknown. Given the age and failed test, a physical inspection should prioritise structural integrity for corrosion, suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs and calipers for binding or wear. Exhaust emissions and tyre tread depth warrant checking, as these commonly trigger silent failures on older hatchbacks. The missing defect detail means a full independent mechanical assessment is essential before purchase.