2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · CV58 RWU

The 2008 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy on the strength of its most recent test. The tester passed it on 18 August 2025 at 116,924 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable, with the three most recent annual examinations returning clean passes and no outstanding advisories on brakes, suspension, steering, or structural corrosion. Recorded mileage sits at 116,924 against an eighteen-year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,500 miles per year and reflecting typical private-use accumulation. The gap between the July 2023 pass at 113,690 miles and the September 2024 pass at 115,479 miles shows only modest yearly use of under 2,000 miles, then a further 1,445 miles to the 2025 test. The DVSA history is sparse, showing two same-day fail-then-pass cycles on 14 July 2023 and 18 September 2024 where the failure carried no listed defect, implying administrative re-tests rather than mechanical rectification. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of the coil springs, suspension bushes, and subframe for corrosion given the vehicle's age and the absence of any advisory data to confirm those items were examined closely. The brake discs and calipers warrant physical measurement despite the clean emissions and braking outcomes, as MOT passes with zero advisories at this mileage often overlook gradual wear. The repeated zero-defect records suggest the previous keeper maintained basic statutory compliance, though the lack of documented consumable replacements means tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust hangers should be verified on viewing. No worsening mechanical fault emerges across the five entries, and the Focus remains a low-risk purchase subject to a routine pre-sale check.