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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SL08JLO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 04 Aug 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 74,150 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- rear suspension corroded
- front suspension corroded
- exhaust heat shield insecure
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Aug 2024
Pass
Mileage: 73,700 MI
Expiry date: 4 Aug 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- vehicle underside corroded
- rear suspension corroded
- heat shield insecure
- front suspension corroded
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 73,190 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
17 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 73,190 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 72,033 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Damage to front bumper
23 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 70,321 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- underside slightly corroded
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
22 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 70,321 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- underside slightly corroded
- Coil spring corroded both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
4 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 69,456 MI
Expiry date: 3 Aug 2021 11 Jun 20264 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 69,455 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
11 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 67,111 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021 11 Jun 202631 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 64,874 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- reverse lamp inop
- Rear tyres slight wear & cracking on inner edges
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
22 Aug 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,420 MI
Expiry date: 21 Aug 2018 11 Jun 202621 Aug 2017
Fail
Mileage: 63,420 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
13 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 62,590 MI
Expiry date: 12 Mar 2018 11 Jun 20267 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 57,209 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2017 11 Jun 202611 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,714 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 44,909 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
12 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 39,354 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 31,733 MI
Expiry date: 11 Mar 2013 11 Jun 20268 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,778 MI
Expiry date: 7 Mar 2012 11 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SL08JLO was registered on 2008-03-12
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