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ST08CVM
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2521cc
General Information
- Registration ST08CVM
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2521cc
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MOT History 23 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23
Total Tests
12
Passes
11
Failures
52.17%
Pass Rate
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108 Total Defects Recorded
20 Aug 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,909 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture incorrect fitting for repair (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture incorrect fitting for repair (1.1.11 (a)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury arch sharp (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Lower Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
13 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 131,891 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted outer retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
9 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 130,262 MI
Expiry date: 8 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
7 Mar 2023
Fail
Mileage: 130,257 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 128,222 MI
Expiry date: 24 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
25 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,222 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
10 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 128,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 124,331 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
1 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 124,331 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.1.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front tyre rubbing inner arch when on full lock
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
15 Jun 2019
Pass
Mileage: 118,579 MI
Expiry date: 21 Dec 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
8 Jun 2019
Fail
Mileage: 118,578 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
21 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,188 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- upper section of windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
21 Jun 2018
Fail
Mileage: 107,186 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- upper section of windscreen cracked but not affecting drivers view
20 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 93,960 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2018 9 Jun 202621 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 80,384 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2017 9 Jun 202622 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 70,085 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
22 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 70,085 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
23 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 55,413 MI
Expiry date: 22 Apr 2015 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 48,904 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2014 9 Jun 20262 Jul 2013
Fail
Mileage: 48,904 MI
9 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,018 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2013 9 Jun 20269 Jul 2012
Fail
Mileage: 40,013 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,294 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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ST08CVM was registered on 2008-03-31
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