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SW08DLK
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Red
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1560cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DLK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Red
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1560cc
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- Expires 06 Jul 2026
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
14
Passes
11
Failures
56%
Pass Rate
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121 Total Defects Recorded
7 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 95,781 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Both front lower wings loose
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Wipers scraping across windscreen
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
2 Jul 2025
Fail
Mileage: 95,777 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Wipers scraping across windscreen
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Both front lower wings loose
- Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres wearing on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
3 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 94,246 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jul 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside front lower wing loose
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside front lower wing loose
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Engine light on (delivery date before 01 July 2008)
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
28 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,241 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- 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) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and multiple links (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside front lower wing loose
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Engine light on (delivery date before 01 July 2008)
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside front lower wing loose
- Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
12 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 92,735 MI
Expiry date: 11 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- corrosion - rear suspension arms(multiple), both sills, front subframe and coil springs
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
10 May 2023
Fail
Mileage: 92,731 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire at fuel tank (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- Coolant leak ()
- corrosion - rear suspension arms(multiple), both sills, front subframe and coil springs
21 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 89,842 MI
Expiry date: 20 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple rear suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 86,226 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Multiple suspension components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
12 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 83,338 MI
Expiry date: 11 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
12 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 83,336 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
12 Feb 2018
Pass
Mileage: 79,970 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Undertrays fitted to vehicle
- Oil leak ()
- Brake ferrules greased
12 Feb 2018
Fail
Mileage: 79,967 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Undertrays fitted to vehicle
- Oil leak ()
- Brake ferrules greased
18 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 77,575 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
- Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
18 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 77,571 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Under trays fitted
3 Nov 2015
Pass
Mileage: 72,139 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
29 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 72,136 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Under trays fitted
9 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 66,653 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
12 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 59,399 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2014 13 Jun 202611 Sep 2013
Fail
Mileage: 59,399 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
29 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 49,468 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2013 13 Jun 202629 Oct 2012
Fail
Mileage: 49,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 46,892 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 13 Jun 202626 Apr 2012
Fail
Mileage: 46,892 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
13 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,723 MI
Expiry date: 13 Jun 2012 13 Jun 20265 May 2011
Fail
Mileage: 36,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
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SW08DLK was registered on 2008-06-13
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