2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · DX08 CWD

The vehicle currently holds a roadworthy status following a successful test on October 18, 2024, 110,169 miles. While the most recent result is clean, the history shows a period of significant instability during 2024. The car failed two consecutive tests that year—once in July and again in October—suggesting that mechanical or emissions-related issues required intervention to achieve the final pass. Since those repairs, the maintenance trend appears stable as no further defects have been recorded in the last eight months of operation. The mileage pattern is consistent with an 18-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 6,120 miles per year. There is a notable gap of 4,838 miles between the April 2022 test at 100,258 miles and the May 2023 test at 105,096 miles, followed by a rapid accumulation of 5,073 miles in the fourteen months leading up to October 2024. This low annual mileage generally suggests light use, which typically reduces wear on the drivetrain and engine components, but also increases the risk of rubber-based parts, such as suspension bushes and tyres, degrading due to age rather than distance. A buyer must focus the physical inspection on the components that likely caused the two 2024 failures, as the record does not specify the exact reasons for those rejects. Priority should be given to inspecting the braking system for binding calipers or corrosion and checking the exhaust system to ensure the previous fixes are permanent. Given the age of this Ford Focus, a thorough check of the structural integrity is essential, specifically inspecting the sills and wheel arches, as these are common failure points for this generation. Testing the suspension for play and checking for perished bushings will also confirm that the low mileage has not led to unexpected material degradation over time.