2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · FN08 DXJ

The 2008 Ford Focus shows a current roadworthy status following a pass on 3 May 2025 at 173,147 miles, though the same-day failure with no recorded defects points to an administrative or presentation issue rather than a mechanical fault. The maintenance trend is stable across the recorded history, with no advisories or defects logged at any test. The vehicle cleared its 19 April 2023 test at 165,795 miles, passed again on 16 April 2024 at 171,855 miles, and passed in May 2025, indicating consistent annual compliance. Mileage sits at 173,147 against an 18-year lifespan, equating to roughly 9,600 miles per year and reflecting typical use for the model. The record shows 171,849 miles on 4 April 2024, then 171,855 just twelve days later on 16 April, with the 2025 figure rising only 1,292 miles over thirteen months. Such low annual accumulation in later years suggests lighter recent use. The sparse clean history gives no evidence of neglected consumables or deferred structural repair. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and subframe corrosion given the vehicle's age and 173k mileage. The DVSA record flags no binding calipers, worn brake discs, or exhaust emissions failures, but test stations vary in advisory strictness. Verify the 3 May 2025 same-day fail-pass was a paperwork correction, not a concealed defect. Check tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and undertray rust at viewing. The absence of recorded faults implies previous owners kept basic upkeep current, yet a clean MOT on an older high-miler never replaces a ramp inspection of structural integrity.