2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CP08 LFH

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status, having passed its most recent MOT test in April 2025 with 145,228 miles. While the history shows a pattern of failures immediately preceding successful passes, the lack of recorded defects on the latest certificate suggests that any previous mechanical or structural issues were addressed by the owner. The trend indicates a reactive maintenance style where faults are rectified to pass testing rather than through a proactive preventative schedule, but the car currently meets the minimum legal standards as of its last inspection. The mileage profile is consistent with typical usage for a Ford Focus of this age, averaging approximately 8,000 miles per year. There is a notable data gap between the August 2022 test at 132,704 miles and the December 2023 test at 140,566 miles, where the vehicle covered nearly 8,000 miles in sixteen months. The more recent interval between December 2023 and April 2025 shows only 4,662 miles driven, indicating a period of lower usage over the last sixteen months. This low annual mileage accumulation generally reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but increases the risk of age-related degradation in rubber perimeters. A buyer should conduct a physical inspection focused on the chassis for structural corrosion, as older Ford Focus models are prone to rust in common failure points despite low mileage. Despite the clean post-test record, the age of the vehicle necessitates a close check for perished suspension bushes, leaking shock absorbers, and thinning brake components that may not be flagged until they reach limits. Given the previous failures in 2023 and 2025, verifying the quality of the repairs made between those tests is essential to ensure long-term reliability.