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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration GV08ERU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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- Expires 07 Oct 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
8 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 117,654 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- All coil springs corroded
- Both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
2 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,507 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front lower arm rear bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
- All coil springs corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 113,732 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- All coil springs corroded
- n/s/f wheel damaged on inside lip
- Both front lower arm rear bushed appear worn but would advise second opinion
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 113,683 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front lower arm rear bushed appear worn but would advise second opinion
- n/s/f wheel damaged on inside lip
- Nearside Front Tyre worn heavily on inside edge
- All coil springs corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 107,466 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- All suspension springs corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Sep 2023
Fail
Mileage: 107,466 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn on inside edge
- All suspension springs corroded
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 99,294 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,765 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 90,747 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed tread and inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 May 2020
Pass
Mileage: 81,026 MI
Expiry date: 18 May 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated clip deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
26 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 74,657 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,041 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2019 23 Jun 202620 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 61,512 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2018 23 Jun 202628 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 54,401 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2017 23 Jun 202629 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,052 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2016 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 37,708 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
1 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 30,746 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2014 23 Jun 202628 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 25,558 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2013 23 Jun 202626 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 22,612 MI
Expiry date: 1 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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GV08ERU was registered on 2008-05-01
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