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SL08XRS
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SL08XRS
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expired 28 Jan 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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79 Total Defects Recorded
29 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 129,252 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jan 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear silencer corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front mirror cover missing no sharp edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
29 Jan 2025
Fail
Mileage: 129,249 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear silencer corroded
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front mirror cover missing no sharp edges
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
20 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 118,015 MI
Expiry date: 19 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside headlight getting dim
- Exhaust corroded & rear mount broken (System still secure)
- Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
- Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have wear & slight movement
- Rear subframe & attached components corroding
- Offside wing mirror backing missing (No sharp edges)
20 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 118,015 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside wing mirror backing missing (No sharp edges)
- Exhaust corroded & rear mount broken (System still secure)
- Rear subframe & attached components corroding
- Nearside headlight getting dim
- Both sides rear suspension coil springs corroding
- Both sides front lower suspension arm bushes have wear & slight movement
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 110,160 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2023 13 Jun 20265 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 102,596 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Outer 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))
7 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 99,679 MI
Expiry date: 6 Nov 2021 13 Jun 202626 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 97,497 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2020 13 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 93,980 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2019 13 Jun 202631 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 93,980 MI
13 Jun 202624 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 89,644 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- tray and engine cover fitted
24 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 89,644 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- tray and engine cover fitted
25 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 83,259 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear tyre has a nail in
- Rear exhaust box rusty
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
2 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 75,037 MI
Expiry date: 1 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- 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 Nov 2015
Fail
Mileage: 75,037 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- 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)
8 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,315 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2015 13 Jun 202625 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 60,952 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
23 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 60,952 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
17 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 46,776 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
24 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 34,655 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 24,229 MI
Expiry date: 27 Apr 2012 13 Jun 202628 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 24,229 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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SL08XRS was registered on 2008-06-11
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