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AF08NLJ
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration AF08NLJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 21 Jul 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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55 Total Defects Recorded
22 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 136,179 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms, undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
19 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 136,173 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + arms, undersurface (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
28 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 130,699 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened + springs (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
8 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 128,091 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6 mark (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))
8 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 125,480 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
7 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 125,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
25 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,016 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2021 15 Jun 202625 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 122,016 MI
15 Jun 20261 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 116,187 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
2 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,198 MI
Expiry date: 1 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
1 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,198 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,190 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2019 15 Jun 202630 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,411 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust mount broken
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,388 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- rear exhaust mount broken
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stonechip (8.3.1a)
11 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,953 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2017 15 Jun 202615 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,691 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 64,360 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2015 15 Jun 202622 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,221 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 52,935 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
26 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 52,935 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 45,051 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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AF08NLJ was registered on 2008-03-10
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