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ML08CLU
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration ML08CLU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 13 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
21
Total Tests
15
Passes
6
Failures
71.43%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
14 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 63,077 MI
Expiry date: 13 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
7 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 59,024 MI
Expiry date: 6 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
6 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 59,016 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
5 Jan 2024
Pass
Mileage: 51,035 MI
Expiry date: 4 Jan 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective AND SIGNS OF DAMAGE TO EXAUST SYSTEM (6.1.2 (a))
- REAR SUBFREAME /REAR AXEL SIGNS OF SURFACE RUST
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 47,800 MI
Expiry date: 8 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,430 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- several front and rear suspension components rusty
- oil filter rusty
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
25 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 44,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- several front and rear suspension components rusty
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- oil filter rusty
4 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 41,860 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
4 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 41,860 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp likely to become detached grab handle insecure (4.7.1 (c) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also excessively worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- coolant low
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
14 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 38,219 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement recommend attention (5.3.4 (a) (i))
10 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,300 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2019 19 Jun 20268 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 32,430 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2018 19 Jun 202629 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 29,266 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
4 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 26,116 MI
Expiry date: 3 Mar 2016 19 Jun 20264 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 26,113 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
26 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,754 MI
Expiry date: 25 Feb 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
18 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 23,706 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
7 Feb 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,287 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2014 19 Jun 202628 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,707 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2013 19 Jun 202627 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 17,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
23 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,038 MI
Expiry date: 22 Feb 2012 19 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!
ML08CLU was registered on 2008-04-10
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