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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration FY08OFB
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 16 Oct 2025
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,897 MI
Expiry date: 16 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer edge ()
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear 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 trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
15 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,893 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre near outer edge ()
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
15 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,587 MI
Expiry date: 14 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- Rear trailing arm bushes worn/perishing
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking & perishing too. (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General underbody corrosion
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
15 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 148,586 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking & perishing too. (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- General underbody corrosion
- Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear trailing arm bushes worn/perishing
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front & Rear (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 138,070 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 131,628 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 122,880 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
21 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 115,402 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 115,402 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 100,722 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
17 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 100,722 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
23 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,271 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2018 4 Jun 20269 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)
20 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,583 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2017 4 Jun 202620 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 67,251 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 56,449 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2015 4 Jun 202623 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 45,591 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2014 4 Jun 202625 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,091 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2013 4 Jun 202611 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 26,081 MI
Expiry date: 14 Mar 2012 4 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!
FY08OFB was registered on 2008-03-14
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