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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration GF08DFU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 31 Mar 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
31 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,702 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
26 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 103,190 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
23 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 101,596 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 101,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
22 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 98,448 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2023 23 Jun 202612 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 94,249 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front Coil spring worn both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
12 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 94,245 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre has deep cut showing cords, 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low and worn low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front Coil spring worn both front springs rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Central Front oil level below min on dipstick
- Central Front coolant level below min
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 90,457 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2021 23 Jun 202624 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 90,457 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
20 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,281 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- REAR EXHAUST TAILPIPE BRACKET BROKEN BUT EXHAUST SYSTEM FULLY SUPPORTED
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
21 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,031 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres worn on inner edges
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,151 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 23 Jun 202629 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,255 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017 23 Jun 202626 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 56,255 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
28 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 47,303 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016Advisory 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)
22 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 39,875 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
21 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,717 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 23 Jun 202623 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,746 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 23 Jun 202619 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 21,263 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012 23 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!
GF08DFU was registered on 2008-03-31
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