2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · CE08 VRU

The vehicle remains in a roadworthy condition with a stable maintenance trend despite its age. The most recent test on 23 September 2025 at 79,373 miles resulted in an initial failure due to misaligned headlamp aims, which were rectified immediately to achieve a pass. Prior to this, the car maintained clean passes in 2024 and 2022, indicating that major mechanical or structural failures have not emerged in the recent years. At 18 years old, the recorded mileage of 79,373 miles is significantly low, averaging approximately 4,400 miles per year. This low usage pattern is consistent throughout the history, though it reveals long intervals between tests. For example, the vehicle covered only 5,157 miles between October 2023 and October 2024. While low mileage reduces wear on the engine and drivetrain, it often leads to the premature degradation of rubber-based components and tyres due to age, which is evident in the historical data. A buyer should specifically inspect the front suspension, as the record shows a persistent history of worn arm bushes dating back to 2018 through 2021. While these were noted as not resulting in excessive movement at the time, the recurring nature suggests the components are nearing the end of their life. The 2023 advisory also flagged front tyres wearing on the edges, which indicates potential alignment issues or shock absorber wear that requires investigation. The state of the tyres warrants close scrutiny for sidewall cracking, given that the tester previously flagged perishing and damage in 2019 and 2020. Given the low annual mileage, the rubber is likely to be out- even if tread depth remains sufficient. Additionally, a check of the brake system is necessary as the 2020 record noted low rear brake pads, and low-usage vehicles are prone to surface corrosion on brake discs and seized calipers.