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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration OV08BKA
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 26 Oct 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
27 Oct 2025
Pass
Mileage: 97,337 MI
Expiry date: 26 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- undersealed on rear sills
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
20 Oct 2025
Fail
Mileage: 97,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all rear end (6.1.1 (c) (i))
14 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 90,642 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Outer sill corroded (Covers fitted)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer sill corroded (Covers fitted)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 90,476 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Exhaust heat shield loose.
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- General body and underbody corrosion.
9 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 83,878 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Apr 2022
Pass
Mileage: 76,309 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2023 26 Jun 202621 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 68,555 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2022 26 Jun 202621 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 64,520 MI
Expiry date: 20 Jan 2021 26 Jun 202621 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 64,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
1 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 62,185 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2020 26 Jun 202630 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 62,185 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,959 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
23 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,959 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
17 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,923 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2018 26 Jun 202618 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,129 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
24 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 46,017 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2016 26 Jun 202613 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,400 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2015 26 Jun 202621 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 37,591 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 26 Jun 20269 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,405 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202626 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 27,101 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory 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)
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OV08BKA was registered on 2008-03-31
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