2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · GD08 SXM

The 2025‑02‑25 test at 134,320 miles recorded a failure, with the engine MIL inoperative and rear shock absorbers showing light oil misting, confirming the vehicle is presently not roadworthy and indicating a deteriorating maintenance trend rather than stability or improvement. The mileage has climbed from 70,906 miles in April 2015 to 134,320 miles by February 2025, an increase of 63,414 miles over ten years, averaging roughly 6,340 miles per year, which aligns with typical usage but includes a sharp rise of 9,081 miles between March 2023 and February 2024 and an additional 15,600 miles in the year after the latest test, suggesting periods of intensive use and no extended stationary intervals. Recurring faults centre on the suspension – rear shock absorbers exhibit oil misting, coil springs show corrosion and a fracture on the offside rear spring, and suspension bushes have deteriorated on both sides, while the front brake discs are repeatedly recorded as worn, pitted or scored, and the exhaust system displays deteriorating sections and a broken mount, alongside persistent oil leaks from the driveshaft seal. A buyer should therefore examine the condition of the rear shock absorbers, verify the integrity of all coil springs and suspension bushes, inspect the front brake discs for excessive wear or scoring, assess the exhaust for cracks or loose mounts, and confirm that the engine MIL has been resolved and that the driveshaft oil seal is not actively leaking.