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OV08MTE
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration OV08MTE
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 10 Aug 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
16
Passes
9
Failures
64%
Pass Rate
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73 Total Defects Recorded
11 Aug 2025
Pass
Mileage: 118,784 MI
Expiry date: 10 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
15 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 118,755 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer sill damaged
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
11 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 117,899 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlamp security
- Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
15 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 111,832 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 110,695 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 110,695 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
10 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 102,352 MI
Expiry date: 9 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
23 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 102,350 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside 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
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Steering system fouling wheel fouling inner wheel arch front (2.1.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 96,327 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 96,327 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
19 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 84,384 MI
Expiry date: 18 Jan 2022 2 Jul 202619 Jan 2021
Fail
Mileage: 84,384 MI
2 Jul 202610 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,410 MI
Expiry date: 9 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,939 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,939 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
28 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 60,627 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2019 2 Jul 202630 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 49,422 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2018 2 Jul 202623 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 45,976 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2017 2 Jul 202623 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 42,545 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2016 2 Jul 202623 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 42,545 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
26 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 38,361 MI
Expiry date: 25 Mar 2015 2 Jul 202625 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 33,916 MI
Expiry date: 24 Mar 2014 2 Jul 20262 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 27,891 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013Advisory 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)
2 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 27,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory 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)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 20,693 MI
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OV08MTE was registered on 2008-04-25
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