2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · DF08 AHX

The 2008 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status following its most recent MOT pass on 30 January 2026 at 148,132 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend appears stable across the last three annual cycles, with the vehicle clearing its January 2026 and February 2025 tests cleanly. Two earlier failures on 29 January 2025 at 141,791 miles and 27 January 2024 at 134,458 miles were logged with no defects recorded, indicating administrative or presentation issues at the testing station rather than mechanical faults. No advisories for suspension bushes, brake discs, corrosion, or exhaust emissions appear anywhere in the supplied record. The odometer shows 148,132 miles against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 8,230 miles per year which is typical for this age of vehicle. Mileage accumulation has been consistent rather than sporadic: the car covered 7,424 miles between the January 2024 and January 2025 tests, then 6,250 miles to the January 2026 pass. The data is sparse in that every entry shows either a clean pass or a defect-free failure, leaving no documented wear pattern on consumables such as tyres or wiper blades across the timeline. A buyer should still commission an independent physical inspection despite the clean recent record. The absence of advisories does not confirm sound suspension arms, coil springs, or subframe condition at this mileage, and standing moisture exposure over eighteen years may have promoted structural rust unseen by the tester. Verify the brake calipers are free from binding and check the exhaust system for internal degradation not captured by emissions testing. Given the two defect-free failures clustered in January 2024 and January 2025, confirm with the seller what caused those rejection entries and request the associated paperwork. The previous owners maintained a regular testing cadence, yet the lack of any recorded faults across 13,674 miles of use warrants hands-on verification of drivetrain mounts and steering joints before purchase.