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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration FV08EXN
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 05 Jun 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 80,003 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
22 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,697 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 70,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 70,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive From Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 66,684 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
26 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 66,681 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear REAR SUSPENSION HEAVILY CORRODED
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 56,731 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
19 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,227 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 22,616 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 19,944 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2019 5 Jun 202622 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 19,192 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- O/s/r tyre slightly perished
- Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement
25 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 18,030 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
- osr tyre perished
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (2.4.G.2)
13 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 17,013 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
15 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 15,437 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2015 5 Jun 202616 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 13,156 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2014 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 10,031 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 2013 5 Jun 202624 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 10,031 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
15 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,036 MI
Expiry date: 30 Apr 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!
FV08EXN was registered on 2008-04-30
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