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ML08EBZ
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1798cc
General Information
- Registration ML08EBZ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expires 09 Jul 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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53 Total Defects Recorded
10 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 106,222 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 106,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Bonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on small end (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 97,136 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on small end - still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
11 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 97,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on 2mm - recommend replacing asap (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated split on small end - still preventing the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (i))
5 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 89,788 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread on approx. 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 83,333 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- clutch biting point high
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 74,082 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 65,299 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jan 2021 23 Jun 202626 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 56,420 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jul 2019 23 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 47,010 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2018 23 Jun 202626 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 47,010 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
30 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 40,004 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2017 23 Jun 202629 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,974 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
29 Jan 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,974 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
30 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 32,900 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jan 2016 23 Jun 202628 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 23,279 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2015 23 Jun 202613 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,062 MI
Expiry date: 12 May 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
9 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 20,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
8 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,509 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2013 23 Jun 20268 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 16,509 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
1 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 12,764 MI
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ML08EBZ was registered on 2008-03-31
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