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AP08FRX
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1997cc
General Information
- Registration AP08FRX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expires 26 Nov 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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96 Total Defects Recorded
27 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 148,960 MI
Expiry date: 26 Nov 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- heatshields loose but still attached
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
18 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 148,957 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- heatshields loose but still attached
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 141,323 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just met requirements (5.2.3 (e))
- various corrosion to suspension and body
- 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))
24 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 138,079 MI
Expiry date: 23 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake disc backing plates corroded deteriorated
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 138,469 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear brake disc backing plates corroded deteriorated
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 131,640 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 131,640 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 suspect alignment issue (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55/16 suspect alignment issue (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Central exhaust heat shield insecure not likely to fall of
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 127,532 MI
Expiry date: 22 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear heatshield slightly insecure
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both just met the requirements (5.2.3 (e))
17 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 123,567 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Central centre exhaust blowing
20 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,454 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202620 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,454 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
27 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 110,481 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
27 Jul 2018
Fail
Mileage: 110,481 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,124 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr wheel has small flat spot inner rim
- covers fitted to underside of vehicle and outer sills
- both sides front tyres low on outer edges
9 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,254 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- nsr inner wheel rim buckled
- under trays fitted covering some components
- osf brake disc corroded inner face
- nsr anti roll bar link has very slight play
5 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 91,183 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- engine under tray fitted
- osf brake disc inner face badly corroded/worn
- nsr inner wheel rim buckled
3 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 78,178 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2016 13 Jun 20263 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 78,178 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
8 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,146 MI
Expiry date: 7 Aug 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
25 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 53,015 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202624 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 53,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
26 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 39,888 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2013Advisory 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)
2 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 19,050 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2012 13 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,378 MI
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AP08FRX was registered on 2008-05-23
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