2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Diesel · FN57 HSD

The 2008 Ford Focus presents a currently roadworthy status, having passed its most recent MOT on 13 June 2024 at 152,529 miles with no defects recorded. The maintenance trend is stable on paper, though the test history reveals a pattern of administrative failures with no mechanical defects logged. On 12 June 2024 the car failed at 152,509 miles, and on 9 January 2023 it failed at 141,405 miles, yet both failures carried zero recorded defects, indicating documentation or procedural issues at the testing station rather than faults with the vehicle itself. Mileage accumulation is broadly typical for an eighteen year old car, averaging around 8,474 miles per year against the 152,529 miles recorded. The gap between the 28 January 2022 pass at 139,906 miles and the 9 January 2023 test at 141,405 miles shows only 1,499 miles covered in nearly twelve months, suggesting a period of light use or infrequent running. From early 2023 to mid 2024 the car added roughly 11,124 miles, a return to normal annual use with no sudden accumulation that would flag abnormal drivetrain stress. No advisories or defects appear across any test in the record, so the DVSA data shows no recurring suspension bushes, brake disc, corrosion, or exhaust emission concerns. The clean sheets from 2022 through 2024 imply previous owners kept the car to a passable standard, though zero advisories at this age and mileage is unusual and warrants caution. A buyer should still commission a physical inspection of structural integrity, subframe corrosion, and suspension components, as MOT pass records do not capture wear below failure thresholds. Verify the reason for the two zero-defect failures, since repeated administrative rejections can mask skipped remedial work. Check brake calipers and coil springs in person given the car's age and the limits of the recorded tests.