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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration LP08RCU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 08 Sep 2025
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
9 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 168,759 MI
Expiry date: 8 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
21 Aug 2023
Pass
Mileage: 164,103 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
21 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 164,087 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
22 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 154,428 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
11 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 154,428 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure flexi pipe hangers broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
17 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 147,068 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
9 Sep 2021
Fail
Mileage: 147,068 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edge wearing off (5.2.3 (e))
17 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,552 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
14 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 134,021 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
13 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 134,021 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 126,866 MI
Expiry date: 28 Sep 2019 7 Jun 20264 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 118,930 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also perishing on outer edge. (4.1.E.1)
6 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 107,961 MI
Expiry date: 5 Oct 2017 7 Jun 20266 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 107,961 MI
7 Jun 202615 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 105,191 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2015 7 Jun 202615 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 105,191 MI
7 Jun 202615 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 92,484 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2014 7 Jun 202616 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 74,136 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2013 7 Jun 202616 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 74,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
9 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 64,558 MI
Expiry date: 22 Aug 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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LP08RCU was registered on 2008-08-22
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