2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CU08 DDO

The vehicle presents a stable maintenance trend, culminating in a clean pass at its most recent test. On 2025-04-08, the Focus passed at 114,140 miles with zero defects recorded. A failed test appears on the same date at the identical mileage, also listing no defects, which typically indicates an aborted initial test or a data recording anomaly on the DVSA system rather than a mechanical failure requiring repair. The absence of advisories or defects across the recent history suggests the car currently meets minimum roadworthiness standards, though the MOT certificate expired on 2026-04-07, meaning it requires a fresh test before legal road use. The mileage accumulation aligns closely with typical usage for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging roughly 6,300 miles annually. Between the November 2023 test at 98,083 miles and the April 2024 test at 102,282 miles, the car covered approximately 4,200 miles over five months. The subsequent twelve months saw a slightly higher accumulation of nearly 12,000 miles, reaching 114,140 miles by April 2025. This pattern indicates consistent, regular use rather than prolonged standing or excessively high mileage, which generally preserves suspension bushes and drivetrain components better than stop-start urban driving. Despite the clean MOT record, a physical inspection remains essential due to the vehicle's age and the gap since its last test. Buyers should closely examine the structural integrity of the underbody and sills for corrosion, a common affliction for vehicles of this era. Suspension components, including coil springs and trailing arm bushes, require scrutiny for wear given the 114,000 miles on the original chassis dynamics. Brake disc thickness and caliper operation should be verified, as binding or uneven wear often goes unrecorded if the tester does not spot it during a brief assessment. The lack of recorded defects implies the previous owner addressed immediate failures, but a pre-purchase inspection will reveal the true condition of consumables like tyres and exhaust emissions components before committing to the sale.