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AP08LJF
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2521cc
General Information
- Registration AP08LJF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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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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71 Total Defects Recorded
12 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 115,094 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2026 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2025
Fail
Mileage: 115,092 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
9 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 109,874 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2025 14 Jun 20269 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 106,782 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 106,770 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 100,699 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- undertray loose nsf - bolt missing
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may be front the cv grease (5.3.2 (b))
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
29 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 100,692 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad may be stuck in carrier - as other pads are ok (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light new red bulb needed (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- undertray loose nsf - bolt missing
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil may be front the cv grease (5.3.2 (b))
- Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 93,790 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
12 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 87,792 MI
Expiry date: 11 Aug 2021 14 Jun 202612 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 87,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
11 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 80,722 MI
Expiry date: 10 Dec 2020 14 Jun 20266 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,739 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2019 14 Jun 20264 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 73,735 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
5 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,752 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
6 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,577 MI
Expiry date: 5 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- under trays and sill covers fitted
- both rear tyres very close to legal limit
6 Jun 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,577 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres very close to legal limit
- under trays and sill covers fitted
1 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 45,665 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- 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)
6 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,474 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2015 14 Jun 20263 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,533 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jun 2014 14 Jun 202616 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,174 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2013 14 Jun 202630 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 10,128 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2012 14 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
AP08LJF was registered on 2008-06-28
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