2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Diesel · AF58 UPW

The 2008 Ford Focus carries a failed MOT from 21 October 2025 at 206,142 miles, leaving it currently unroadworthy on the DVSA record. The maintenance trend is unstable rather than steady, with three failed tests and three passes logged across the last three years. Each failure occurred immediately before a pass at near-identical mileage, which points to last-minute rectification rather than consistent upkeep. Recorded mileage rose from 180,515 at the October 2023 failure to 199,129 by the October 2024 failure, then to 206,142 by the October 2025 failure. That equates to roughly 11,400 miles per year, in line with typical use for an eighteen-year-old car. The DVSA entries show no defects, advisories, or mileage gaps, so the data itself is sparse and gives no visible wear profile for suspension, brakes, or corrosion. A buyer must treat the three fail-pass pairs as a warning sign. The tester logged no defects on any failure, yet the car still failed, suggesting administrative or emissions-presentment issues rather than open mechanical faults. Given the age and 206,142 miles, the previous owner likely deferred non-essential care between tests. In person, inspect front coil springs, suspension bushes, brake discs, and subframe corrosion for structural integrity. Check exhaust emissions and confirm the 2025 failure cause with the test station. Verify tyres, wiper blades, and binding calipers before any road use, as the clean record offers no assurance on consumable condition.