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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration FP08LDV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 14 Jan 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jan 2026
Pass
Mileage: 140,622 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- radiator support bracket corroded/starting to split
- exhaust deterioated/outer skins peeling
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
15 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 137,852 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust deterioated/outer skins peeling
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
20 Dec 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- exhaust deterioated/outer skins peeling
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cill arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement t/arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 132,428 MI
Expiry date: 15 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
7 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 132,408 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened At front bush (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
27 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 132,021 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust mounting defective and center box deterioated (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear qtr panal damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
9 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,413 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear qtr panal damaged
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Central exhaust deterioated/outr skins peeling
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 131,410 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened tie bar (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear qtr panal damaged
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Central exhaust deterioated/outr skins peeling
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
4 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,664 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
2 Nov 2020
Fail
Mileage: 130,664 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
17 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 127,377 MI
Expiry date: 2 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- engine bay/under covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced qtr panal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
14 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 127,373 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn r/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- engine bay/under covers fitted
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened spring carrier (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced qtr panal (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))
2 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,669 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
2 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,669 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Box (7.1.2)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()
- Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (2.4.A.3)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
3 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 121,543 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay/under covers fitted
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement r/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
28 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 118,863 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay covers/under trays fitted
13 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 111,874 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 111,874 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 102,538 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2015 4 Jun 202615 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,702 MI
4 Jun 202615 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 89,702 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2014 4 Jun 202616 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 79,229 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2013 4 Jun 202616 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 79,229 MI
4 Jun 202625 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 75,432 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jun 2012 4 Jun 202625 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 75,432 MI
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FP08LDV was registered on 2008-06-09
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