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2008 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SL08RJY
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 29 Nov 2025
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
28 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,060 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas corrosion and weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 153,060 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavy corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill areas corrosion and weld repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
13 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 136,476 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
- Underbody corroded
- Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Inner and outer sills corroded
- Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Chassis/subframes corroded
- Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))
30 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 125,687 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Underside corroded
- Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
8 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,994 MI
Expiry date: 7 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn inner edge, 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 107,032 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear 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))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 100,541 MI
Expiry date: 5 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 100,541 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Front Position lamp not working o/s and n/s (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Road wheel fixing missing x1 all 4 wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox oil seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just within limits (5.2.3 (e))
13 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,044 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Front gearbox oil leak
11 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 99,039 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Central Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front gearbox oil leak
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 87,352 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust hanger adrift
4 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 87,352 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- rear exhaust hanger adrift
20 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 76,543 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2017 11 Jun 202620 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 76,543 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
19 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 65,069 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear visually checked seat belt due to a child seat fitted
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting too split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting too split (2.4.G.2)
19 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 65,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 91v (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear visually checked seat belt due to a child seat fitted
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting too split (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone arm rear bush starting too split (2.4.G.2)
28 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,716 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2015 11 Jun 202630 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 40,424 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2014 11 Jun 202629 Oct 2013
Fail
Mileage: 40,424 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
31 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,541 MI
Expiry date: 30 Oct 2013 11 Jun 202631 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 29,623 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 11 Jun 20269 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 23,196 MI
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SL08RJY was registered on 2008-03-29
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