2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Diesel · SP08 LSU

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on a clean MOT history spanning the last five annual tests. The most recent inspection conducted on 10 January 2022 at 121,083 miles resulted in a pass with no defects recorded. This consistency suggests that the previous owners maintained the vehicle to a standard that avoided the common mechanical failures or immediate structural degradation typically seen in Focus models of this era. The mileage accumulation is remarkably consistent for an 18-year-old car, averaging approximately 6,700 miles per annum. Between January 2018 and January 2022, the vehicle covered 19,849 miles, representing a steady usage pattern without significant periods of neglect or bursts of heavy driving. This low annual mileage generally reduces the strain on the drivetrain and braking components compared to high-mileage counterparts, though because the last recorded MOT is now over four years old as of June 2026, the current roadworthiness of the vehicle is unverified by official government data. A buyer must focus their physical inspection on components that degrade through age and environmental exposure rather than just mileage. Given the vehicle's age, close attention is required regarding structural corrosion on the rear subframe and sills, which are known failure points for this generation. The buyer should also inspect the suspension bushes for perish and check the brake calipers for seized pistons, as low-use vehicles can suffer from corrosion while standing. Since the MOT record is outdated, a thorough check of the tyres, wiper blades, and exhaust emissions system is essential to ensure no significant issues have developed since the 2022 test.