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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration OV08XBW
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 08 Jun 2027
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
1 Jun 2026
Pass
Mileage: 105,843 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2027 1 Jul 20261 Jun 2026
Fail
Mileage: 105,840 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2025
Pass
Mileage: 94,567 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2026 1 Jul 20262 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 94,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
29 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 77,843 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2025 1 Jul 202628 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 77,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
30 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 64,428 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
30 May 2022
Pass
Mileage: 59,300 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
24 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 55,262 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2022 1 Jul 202612 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 55,224 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 52,045 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front washer jet poor operation
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 45,491 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre screw in centre tread
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front washer jets not working
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,908 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear tyre perished.
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 27,693 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- both rear tyres perished on the outer sidewalls.
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
10 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 27,693 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall. (4.1.D.1a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on the inner edge. (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
- both rear tyres perished on the outer sidewalls.
25 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 19,767 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 13,642 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
20 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 13,642 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
28 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 10,979 MI
Expiry date: 27 May 2015 1 Jul 202624 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 9,106 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2014 1 Jul 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 7,220 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 1 Jul 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 6,076 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012 1 Jul 202620 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 6,062 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
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OV08XBW was registered on 2008-05-12
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