2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · GP08 EFE

The vehicle presents a concerning maintenance trend that appears to be worsening as it approaches higher mileage. While the most recent test on 10 November 2025 at 117,367 miles resulted in a pass, the vehicle carried a significant number of advisories. These include worn tyres on both the offside front and rear, thinning front brake pads, pitted brake discs, and a noisy Macpherson strut top bearing. The transition from a failure in October 2025 to a pass in November 2025 suggests some remedial work was carried out, but the sheer volume of remaining advisories indicates a reactive rather than proactive approach to maintenance. The mileage accumulation is consistent with the vehicle's age, averaging approximately 6,520 miles per year over its 18-year lifespan. The recorded data shows steady usage, with the mileage increasing from 62,451 in July 2018 to 117,367 in November 2025. There are no obvious gaps in the mileage history that would suggest long periods of inactivity, though the frequency of MOT failures suggests the vehicle is often presented for testing only when faults have become critical. A prospective buyer should prioritise a thorough inspection of the suspension and drivetrain components. The MOT history shows a persistent pattern of deterioration in the drive shaft CV boots, which have been flagged as severely deteriorated or split in multiple tests between 2022 and 2025. Recurring issues with anti-roll bar linkages and suspension bushes, alongside the recent advisory for a front knock, suggest the steering and suspension geometry may be compromised. The presence of corrosion on the nearside rear coil spring and the rear lower coil spring mountings requires close physical examination to ensure structural integrity is not being undermined by advancing rust. Braking components and tyres also require immediate attention. The record shows a continuous cycle of thinning pads and pitted discs dating back to at least 2019. The 2025 advisories for tyres worn to the legal limit and showing signs of perishing indicate that consumables are being run to the absolute limit of their service life. Finally, the recent advisory regarding the engine MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) in the October 2025 failure, even if resolved for the pass, warrants a diagnostic check to ensure no underlying emissions or sensor issues remain.