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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration ML58FDP
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expired 25 Mar 2026
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 144,544 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
26 Mar 2025
Fail
Mileage: 144,544 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
22 Jan 2024
Fail
Mileage: 140,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions unable to be completed excessive smoke (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 134,717 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 134,711 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
7 Oct 2022
Fail
Mileage: 133,713 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer holed (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- clutch slipping
- bonnet catch will not open
1 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 129,635 MI
Expiry date: 30 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust flexi slightly weakened
1 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 129,635 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust flexi slightly weakened
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
27 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 124,775 MI
Expiry date: 26 Aug 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 117,294 MI
Expiry date: 27 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
24 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 117,288 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
3 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 116,749 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield insecure
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
9 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,923 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2019 25 Jun 20266 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,923 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
4 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 97,465 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre side wall slightly damaged
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
26 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 96,792 MI
Expiry date: 25 Aug 2017 25 Jun 202623 Aug 2016
Fail
Mileage: 96,792 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working repeater (1.4.A.2c)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 86,199 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front tyres wearing on inside edges.
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- O/s/r tyre wearing close to tread depth indicators.
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (2.4.G.2)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Both front tyres wearing close to tread depth indicators.
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 74,462 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 25 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,606 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2014 25 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 62,606 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
1 Nov 2012
Pass
Mileage: 50,856 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2013 25 Jun 202623 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 40,108 MI
Expiry date: 24 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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ML58FDP was registered on 2008-11-24
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