2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · CV08 DSE

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile with a consistent pass record over the last four years. The most recent test conducted in September 2022 at 106,982 miles resulted in a clean pass with no advisories. This indicates a period of mechanical stability following a failure in early 2019. Since that 2019 failure, the car has maintained its roadworthy status without any recurring mechanical defects or structural failures. The mileage pattern is notably low for an eighteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,000 miles per year. Data shows consistent low usage between 2019 and 2022, where the car covered roughly 14,800 miles over three years. However, a significant gap exists since the last recorded MOT in September 2022, meaning the vehicle has not been officially tested for nearly four years. While low mileage reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine, it often leads to the degradation of rubber-based components and corrosion on brake assemblies if the vehicle has sat stationary for extended periods. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage-related wear. Given the vehicle's age and low usage, inspect the suspension bushes for perished rubber and tyre sidew cracking. The brake system should be checked for seized calipers or heavy pitting on the discs, which are common in low-mileage cars that have not been driven regularly. Because the MOT is now significantly overdue, an immediate test is mandatory to verify that no structural rust or fluid leaks have developed since the 2022 inspection.