2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · CE08 LFS

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent MOT on 26 April 2025 at 123,519 miles. The maintenance trend appears stable, though the record reveals a consistent pattern of immediate failure followed by a re-test pass in both 2024 and 2025. This suggests the owner is proactive in rectifying defects once flagged by the tester rather than allowing faults to persist across testing cycles. The mileage accumulation is consistent with expectations for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,862 miles per year. Between February 2023 and February 2024, the car covered 3,643 miles, while between February 2024 and April 2025, it covered 5,546 miles. This slight increase in usage does not indicate excessive wear, but the overall low annual mileage suggests that the vehicle may have been subjected to age-related rubber-component degradation rather than high-frequency mechanical stress. While the most recent test showed no defects, a buyer must investigate the specific causes of the failures in 2024 and 2025, as the specific technical reasons are not detailed in this summary. Given the age of this Ford Focus, a physical inspection should prioritise checking structural corrosion on the rear subframe and mounting points, which are common failure points for this generation. You should also examine for perished suspension bushes and signs of binding brake calipers, as low-mileage vehicles often suffer from inactivity and seized components over time.