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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration FV57YFO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1753cc
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- Expires 16 Mar 2027
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MOT History 27 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
13 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 167,431 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
5 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 167,409 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Gearbox mounting defective ()
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly worn inner edge as well (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
11 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 164,188 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse light not working
- offside front inner wheel arch insecure
- general corrosion on rear suspension and rear body
- Rear Towbar component corroded, but not excessively bar (6.1.6 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 159,423 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- general corrosion on rear suspension
- Towbar component corroded, but not excessively rear bar (6.1.6 (a))
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
7 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 151,454 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2024 5 Jun 202614 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 145,823 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Rear suspension components becoming corroded
- Nearside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured Tow bar wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 141,529 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- general corrosion on rear suspension
- centre exhaust corroded
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
11 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 141,529 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- general corrosion on rear suspension
- centre exhaust corroded
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,852 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- general corrosion on rear suspension
- rear exhaust corroded
26 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,842 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Power steering malfunctioning warning light on and steering heavy (2.1.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
- general corrosion on rear suspension
- reversing light not working
15 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 133,827 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust corroded
- tow bar corroded
4 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 133,815 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working intermittent (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- severe engine vibration
- tow bar corroded
- rear exhaust corroded
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- 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))
15 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 119,426 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer very rusty
14 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 119,426 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear silencer very rusty
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
17 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,166 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2018 5 Jun 202614 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 107,156 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,644 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer cover very rusty
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 97,644 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear silencer cover very rusty
19 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 88,881 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2016 5 Jun 202619 Feb 2015
Fail
Mileage: 88,881 MI
5 Jun 202624 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 75,470 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
24 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 75,470 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2015Advisory 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)
19 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 63,538 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2014 5 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 54,808 MI
5 Jun 202613 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 54,808 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2013 5 Jun 202628 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,515 MI
Expiry date: 27 Feb 2012 5 Jun 202611 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 46,185 MI
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FV57YFO was registered on 2008-01-31
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