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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration GD08VGZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 05 Sep 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 75,007 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
6 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 71,679 MI
Expiry date: 5 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
1 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 69,390 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
29 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 69,390 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 65,883 MI
Expiry date: 21 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 65,883 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front 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))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,466 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear rear suspension arms and surrounding area corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
11 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 61,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear rear suspension arms and surrounding area corroded
- Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
11 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 55,673 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 50,577 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 50,576 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 44,867 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2019 19 Jun 20267 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 44,867 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
10 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 38,509 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2018 19 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 35,853 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2017 19 Jun 202610 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 35,853 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
11 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 33,566 MI
Expiry date: 10 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear tyre heavily cracked and low on tread
- Offside Rear tyre heavily cracked and low on tread
- Nearside Front tyre heavily cracked and low on tread
27 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,640 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
29 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 27,544 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
29 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 27,544 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- 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)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,711 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,424 MI
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GD08VGZ was registered on 2008-08-09
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