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2008 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration AF08CLM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 125,314 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- PCV system modified - breather vented to atmosphere, air filter housing missing.
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 125,313 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- PCV system modified - breather vented to atmosphere, air filter housing missing.
- Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 116,870 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine oil low
- air filter and box missing
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
24 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 116,870 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- engine oil low
- air filter and box missing
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
23 Oct 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,340 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
20 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 104,743 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 104,737 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
27 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,198 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
22 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,031 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 89,036 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 78,671 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2020 15 Jun 202625 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 78,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
26 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,192 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()
26 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 68,192 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested insufficient engine oil (7.3.A.1)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 225/40/18 ()
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
20 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 60,282 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2018 15 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,010 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2017 15 Jun 20269 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
23 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 44,401 MI
Expiry date: 22 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
12 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,035 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 22,339 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2014 15 Jun 202613 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 19,872 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2013 15 Jun 202618 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,576 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08CLM was registered on 2008-07-12
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