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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration GD08VGX
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 06 Apr 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
7 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 160,704 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- general front and rear suspension corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
7 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 160,699 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low image not on screen (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust mounting defective rear tail pipe corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- general front and rear suspension corrosion
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner and outer sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 146,999 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 137,884 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 137,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sides rear outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
16 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,103 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
18 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 122,752 MI
Expiry date: 17 Feb 2023 19 Jun 202618 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 122,742 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
10 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,660 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- front and rear suspension corrosion
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 115,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge smooth, no cords showing at the time of test (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- front and rear suspension corrosion
27 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 103,625 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Both Rear Outer Sills Slight Corrosion
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 98,742 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 98,742 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,905 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
20 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 87,463 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2017 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,746 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 63,973 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2015 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2014 19 Jun 20261 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 52,451 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
4 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,352 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013 19 Jun 20265 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 31,373 MI
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GD08VGX was registered on 2008-08-09
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