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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SL08WVR
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 04 Nov 2025
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
5 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 153,924 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 149,287 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 142,137 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
2 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 137,926 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 130,591 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
3 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,666 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
2 Sep 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,666 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
11 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 120,352 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
10 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 120,351 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system insecure front flexi bracket corroded/broken (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))
11 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 109,235 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- both front tyres worn on inner edges.
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (7.1.2)
4 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 101,951 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower (2.4.G.2)
26 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 91,801 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front lower inner (2.4.G.2)
31 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 79,293 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Pass
Mileage: 74,778 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2016 11 Jun 202612 Mar 2015
Fail
Mileage: 74,778 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
21 Mar 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,562 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2015Advisory 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)
20 Mar 2014
Fail
Mileage: 66,540 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
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)
18 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 57,224 MI
11 Jun 202618 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 57,224 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2014 11 Jun 202619 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 47,804 MI
Expiry date: 28 Mar 2013 11 Jun 202621 Mar 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,796 MI
Expiry date: 28 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!
SL08WVR was registered on 2008-03-28
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