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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration GV08CJO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 29 Jul 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 107,303 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion to inner sills at rear both sides
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 107,302 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- corrosion to inner sills at rear both sides
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 105,834 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 104,407 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 102,855 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- requires brake fluid change
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 100,861 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2022 23 Jun 202619 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 100,861 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear heat shield towards rear partly insecure.
30 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 95,491 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2021 23 Jun 202629 Jul 2020
Fail
Mileage: 95,491 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
3 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 84,778 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jul 2020 23 Jun 202622 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 73,327 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
24 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,440 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,089 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 54,089 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
26 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,619 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2016 23 Jun 202622 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,491 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 26,915 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2014 23 Jun 20264 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 26,915 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,187 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2013 23 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,213 MI
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GV08CJO was registered on 2008-03-31
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