2008 Ford Focus 1.6L Petrol · MH08 AVP

The 2008 Ford Focus presents as roadworthy with a stable maintenance trend. The most recent test on 1 September 2025 at 108,675 miles passed with no defects recorded, continuing a clean run that began after a minor anomaly in 2023. The vehicle shows no escalating faults and no outstanding advisories across the available history. Recorded mileage sits at 108,675 against an 18 year lifespan, equating to roughly 6,038 miles per year and reflecting typical use for this model age. The gap between the 16 September 2024 test at 106,101 miles and the 1 September 2025 test at 108,675 miles added only 2,574 miles, indicating light recent running. Earlier, the car moved from 99,690 miles on 16 September 2022 to 102,910 miles on 8 September 2023, a modest 3,220 mile annual gain. The DVSA data is sparse, with just five entries and no advisories, so the record gives limited insight into consumable condition. A buyer should still commission an independent inspection of suspension bushes, coil springs, and brake discs given the vehicle's age and the absence of any recorded advisories that might otherwise flag wear. The 31 August 2023 failure at 102,900 miles listed no defects, suggesting an administrative or presentational issue at the testing station rather than a mechanical fault, and the subsequent 8 September 2023 pass at 102,910 miles confirms the car was fundamentally sound. Structural corrosion around sills and subframes remains a known risk on this era of Focus and warrants physical checks beneath the car. No recurring mechanical faults appear in the MOT history to imply neglected upkeep. The clean pass sequence from September 2022 through September 2025 implies previous owners addressed requirements promptly when tested, though the lack of advisories means tyre tread depth, wiper condition, and exhaust emissions were either within limits or not separately noted. Verify service history against the low annual mileage to confirm oil changes were not stretched by long idle periods.