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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration AM08XTA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 14 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 127,502 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 121,692 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 121,691 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 115,953 MI
Expiry date: 9 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 109,468 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2024 14 Jun 20263 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 109,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
21 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,130 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear sill posibly corroded behind plastic trim
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
21 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 102,130 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear sill posibly corroded behind plastic trim
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive undersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
14 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,369 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2022 14 Jun 202614 Apr 2021
Fail
Mileage: 93,360 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge
21 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 85,299 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front rear bush slightly deteriated
14 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,752 MI
Expiry date: 13 May 2020 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2018
Pass
Mileage: 76,603 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019 14 Jun 202610 Aug 2018
Fail
Mileage: 76,603 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
12 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 72,946 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
12 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 72,946 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
22 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,189 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both ns/os (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
19 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,170 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
12 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,747 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2015 14 Jun 202613 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,042 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202618 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 42,475 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2013 14 Jun 202623 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 41,370 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
20 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 33,076 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- 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)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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AM08XTA was registered on 2008-03-28
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