2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · BK08 ACU

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance profile with a clean record of passes over the last several years. The most recent test on 25 January 2023 at 95,910 miles resulted in a pass with no defects or advisories recorded. This indicates the car was in a roadworthy condition at that time, though the absence of any flagged wear suggests a very high standard of upkeep or a lenient inspection. Mileage remains low for an eighteen year old vehicle, averaging roughly 5,328 miles per year. The distance covered between 2020 and 2023 shows a steady increase, rising from 72,164 miles in February 2020 to 95,910 miles in January 2023. This consistent usage pattern suggests the car has not suffered from the degradation typically associated with long periods of standing, such as seized calipers or perished seals. A significant gap exists between the last recorded test in January 2023 and the current date of July 2026. The vehicle has been without a valid MOT for over three years. This lapse is the primary concern, as it obscures the current mechanical state of the car. A buyer must verify if the vehicle has been stored in a climate-controlled environment or left exposed to the elements. Priority should be given to inspecting the structural integrity of the chassis and sills for corrosion, as these are common failure points for this model. Because the MOT history is unusually clean, a physical check of the suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake disc thickness is necessary to ensure that consumable wear has not been overlooked. The buyer should also check for tyre perishing due to the extended period of inactivity since the 2023 test.