2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · AF58 UMK

The 2008 Ford Focus passed its most recent MOT on 2 December 2021 at 159,431 miles with no defects recorded, leaving the maintenance trend broadly stable on paper. The prior test on 15 November 2021 failed at 159,413 miles yet listed no defects, a contradiction in the DVSA data that points to an administrative or recording anomaly rather than a clear mechanical fault. At 18 years old the car shows roughly 8,857 miles per year, typical for the age, and the latest pass suggests the vehicle was roadworthy when last tested. Mileage accumulation has been unremarkable against the vehicle's age, with only 18 miles logged between the November 2021 failure and the December 2021 pass. The record spans a single clean pass and one failed attempt with no advisories or defects noted, so the history is sparse and offers little insight into wear patterns. No rapid accumulation or standing gaps appear in the supplied entries. A buyer should still commission an in-person inspection of structural integrity and corrosion, given the car's 18-year age and absent advisory history that may simply reflect limited tester scrutiny. Suspension bushes, coil springs, brake discs, and exhaust emissions warrant hands-on checks despite the clean December 2021 sheet. The November 2021 failure with zero recorded defects means the reason for rejection remains unknown, so verifying the VOSA failure category and any rectification evidence is prudent before purchase.