2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CE08 ABU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, maintaining a clean pass record over the last three years. The most recent test conducted on 20 October 2025 at 140,206 miles resulted with no defects recorded, indicating that the car currently meets the minimum legal safety standards. This follows a period of consistent passes since 2022, suggesting that the previous owner proactively addressed any emerging issues before they resulted in failures. The mileage pattern is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 7,800 miles per year. Between October 2022 and October 2025, the car covered 6,316 miles, representing a steady but low usage of roughly 2,100 miles annually. This low-frequency mileage often reduces wear on high-friction drivetrain and braking components, though it increases the risk of age-related degradation such as rubber perish in the suspension bushes or corrosion-related issues from long periods of standing between tests. Despite the clean recent MOT history, a buyer must focus their physical inspection on common failure points for a 2008 Focus. At 140,000 miles, the suspension components, specifically the front and rear coil springs and control arm bushes, are likely nearing the end of their functional life. You should check for structural corrosion on the rear subframe and exhaust mounting points, as the MOT tests only flag these once the rust reaches a significant structural threshold. Given the lack of recorded brake defects in the history, a manual check for binding calipers or uneven pad wear is necessary to ensure the braking system remains as maintained as the digital record suggests.