2008 Ford Focus 1.8L Petrol · SY58 SNK

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile based on the most recent inspection data. The final MOT conducted on 18 October 2022 at 115,315 miles resulted in a pass with no recorded defects. This follows a failure on the exact same date which also listed no defects, suggesting either a clerical administrative error or a minor issue that was rectified immediately before the re-test without escalating into a systemic mechanical failure. The mileage pattern is consistent with low annual usage for a vehicle of this age. With 115,315 miles recorded, the car has averaged approximately 6,400 miles per year over its eighteen-year life. The data gap between the October 2021 test at 105,985 miles and the October 2022 test at 115,315 miles shows a steady interval of roughly 10,000 miles. However, as the last test was performed nearly four years ago, the vehicle is currently out of test and requires an immediate inspection to verify compliance. A buyer must focus on components susceptible to age-related degradation rather than high-mileage wear. The clean history does not mask the risk of perished rubber bushings, seized brake calipers, or structural corrosion common on chassis of this era. Pay particular attention to rust on the subframes and mounting points which are frequent failure areas for this model. Given the low annual mileage, check for tyre sidew cracking and fluid degradation, as vehicles that sit for long periods often suffer more internal seal damage than those driven daily.