2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · MM57 AGX

The last recorded MOT, in March 2023 at 103,882 miles, was a clean pass with no advisory items. That points to a mechanically stable car at the time, but the certificate is now over three years old, so the current roadworthiness is unverified. You cannot treat this record as proof the vehicle remains in the same condition today; a fresh test is essential before any purchase. The mileage pattern shows light use. The car covered 2,325 miles between the March 2022 test at 101,557 miles and the March 2023 test, which sits below the overall average of roughly 5,771 miles per year for an 18-year-old vehicle. That suggests low-intensity daily driving or periods of standing rather than sustained motorway work. No rapid accumulation appears in the data, and both entries are clean, which is a positive sign. Even so, the sparse history leaves substantial room for unrecorded servicing between tests. Because no components were flagged, the buyer must rely on physical inspection for age-related wear. On a 2008 Focus, corrosion is the main risk: check the sills, inner arches, subframe and suspension mounting points. Brake discs and calipers can bind after long standing periods, so look for lip wear and uneven pad contact. Inspect the coil springs for fractures, suspension bushes for perishing, and the exhaust for holing. At over 18 years old, tyres, the auxiliary belt, coolant and brake fluid should all be assessed for age, not just tread depth or fluid level.