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SW08BWK
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW08BWK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expired 16 Nov 2025
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
18
Total Tests
13
Passes
5
Failures
72.22%
Pass Rate
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49 Total Defects Recorded
7 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,368 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
17 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,632 MI
Expiry date: 16 Nov 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
16 Nov 2023
Fail
Mileage: 51,632 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear subframes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
14 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,555 MI
Expiry date: 13 Nov 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced lower sill (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 45,394 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust mounting broken
4 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 45,394 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- front exhaust mounting broken
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
17 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 43,045 MI
Expiry date: 16 Jun 2021 13 Jun 20269 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 40,266 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2020 13 Jun 20269 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 40,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
18 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 36,887 MI
Expiry date: 17 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides rear bushes separating (2.5.A.1c)
17 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 36,887 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel Offside cable broken (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort Cable broken (3.7.B.6a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush Both sides rear bushes separating (2.5.A.1c)
11 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 34,065 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2018 13 Jun 202616 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 30,740 MI
Expiry date: 15 May 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
2 Jul 2015
Fail
Mileage: 27,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
26 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,353 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2015 13 Jun 202627 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 20,461 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2014 13 Jun 20266 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 16,467 MI
Expiry date: 19 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202617 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 13,008 MI
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SW08BWK was registered on 2008-06-19
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