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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SL08XZJ
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expires 08 Dec 2026
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Nov 2025
Pass
Mileage: 59,729 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on tyre surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Nov 2025
Fail
Mileage: 59,729 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cracking on tyre surface (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
15 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 57,278 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
15 Nov 2024
Fail
Mileage: 57,278 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom balljoint (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
29 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 54,684 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2024 12 Jun 202628 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 54,684 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
9 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 51,568 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2023 12 Jun 202617 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,568 MI
Expiry date: 16 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
12 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,092 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
4 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,478 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jan 2021 12 Jun 202617 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 37,501 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2019 12 Jun 202617 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 37,501 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
20 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,557 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
6 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 31,979 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
6 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 31,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
23 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 29,155 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2016 12 Jun 202625 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 26,015 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2015 12 Jun 202611 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 21,457 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2014 12 Jun 202613 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 17,487 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2013 12 Jun 20261 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,697 MI
Expiry date: 31 Mar 2012Advisory 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)
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SL08XZJ was registered on 2008-03-31
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