2008 Ford Focus 2.0L Petrol · RK08 RZU

The 2008 Ford Focus currently holds a valid MOT certificate issued on 12 February 2026 at 134,399 miles, with zero defects recorded. The maintenance trend over the past two years is clearly improving. A failed test on 7 February 2026 at 134,138 miles flagged an obviously incorrect offside headlamp aim and a fractured or broken nearside rear coil spring. Both defects were rectified within five days, and the retest passed cleanly. This pattern suggests the most recent keeper addressed safety-critical suspension and lighting faults promptly rather than deferring them. The mileage progression is broadly consistent with the vehicle's age. The 9,415-mile jump between the January 2025 test at 124,984 miles and the February 2026 tests at 134,138 to 134,399 miles represents roughly a year's typical driving. The earlier interval from February 2024 at 114,524 miles to January 2025 at 124,984 miles shows a similar pace of 10,460 miles over eleven months. There are no suspicious gaps or sudden spikes that would suggest odometer tampering or prolonged standing. The fault history reveals a pattern of suspension wear that a buyer should examine closely. The fractured nearside rear coil spring in February 2026 is a significant structural failure, and while it was replaced, the condition of the opposite-side rear spring and the front coil springs warrants a physical inspection for cracks or sag. The January 2025 failure involved split dust covers on both rear anti-roll bar linkage ball joints, meaning water and road debris had direct access to the joint surfaces. Even though the car passed its retest, those joints may now exhibit premature play or wear. A thorough check of the rear suspension, including anti-roll bar links, drop links, and all bushings, is advisable. Beyond the rear suspension, the February 2024 advisory for inner edge wear on both rear tyres points to possible tracking misalignment or worn rear suspension geometry components. The defective rear exhaust mounting noted in the same test also deserves attention, as a failed mount can place stress on the exhaust system and lead to leaks or detachment. A buyer should inspect the full exhaust for corrosion, check tyre wear patterns across all four wheels, and verify that the headlamp aim remains correct, particularly given the recent failure and repair.