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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration FN08GCV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
6 May 2026
Fail
Mileage: 159,986 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake performance unable to be tested due to space saver and cords on front tyre (1.2.1 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower suspension arm, rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Outer 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 Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower suspension arm, rear console bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction mobile phone holder stuck to windscreen (3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (inner face) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside 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))
2 May 2025
Pass
Mileage: 147,371 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 May 2025
Fail
Mileage: 147,370 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 136,880 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2025 5 Jun 202625 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 136,828 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
25 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,531 MI
Expiry date: 24 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
23 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 126,735 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2023 5 Jun 202623 Apr 2022
Fail
Mileage: 126,735 MI
5 Jun 202630 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 122,765 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
27 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 119,385 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- reverse light inop
24 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 119,333 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light inop
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 113,793 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
31 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,982 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019 5 Jun 202629 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 102,500 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,193 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 5 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,029 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 5 Jun 202619 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,029 MI
5 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 70,635 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 5 Jun 202627 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 70,635 MI
5 Jun 202630 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 51,071 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 5 Jun 202630 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 51,071 MI
5 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 33,133 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 5 Jun 20264 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,525 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 5 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!
FN08GCV was registered on 2008-03-31
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