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2008 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration LS08VPV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1997cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 161,712 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Position lamp not working Both sides (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill - Both sides (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer clip (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,234 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills - Both sides - Plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
28 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,234 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sills - Both sides - Plastic covers fitted (7.1.1 (a) (i))
6 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 148,030 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
31 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,988 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
31 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 142,988 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
26 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 136,130 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
25 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 136,127 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general underside corrosion, withstood CAT (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
24 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 129,367 MI
Expiry date: 23 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 129,364 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in centre box (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
27 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,788 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2020 6 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 102,303 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2019 6 Jun 202623 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 102,303 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
9 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,943 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
8 Feb 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,942 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
19 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 756,163 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2017 6 Jun 202619 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 75,163 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
27 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 66,536 MI
Expiry date: 26 Feb 2016 6 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,468 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015 6 Jun 202619 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 55,465 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
8 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 47,394 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,340 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2013 6 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,476 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2012 6 Jun 202626 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 27,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
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LS08VPV was registered on 2008-03-31
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