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SW08DLV
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1596cc
General Information
- Registration SW08DLV
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
14
Passes
8
Failures
63.64%
Pass Rate
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131 Total Defects Recorded
26 Jun 2024
Pass
Mileage: 143,705 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear at both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Offside front outer sill holed out within prescribed area
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
19 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 143,705 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear at both spring mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside front outer sill holed out within prescribed area
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At front pipe flex (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 131,567 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak at offside driveshaft
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 131,567 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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))
- Oil leak at offside driveshaft
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive On outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
29 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 119,706 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Subframe 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))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
23 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 119,649 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear on outers sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear on outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory 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 Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
22 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 116,859 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
21 Jun 2021
Fail
Mileage: 116,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases also becoming corroded (6.1.2 (a))
12 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 116,346 MI
Expiry date: 11 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
12 Jun 2020
Fail
Mileage: 116,346 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 May 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,521 MI
Expiry date: 30 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
28 May 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- exhaust central heatshield not fully secure
- Rear brake application slightly uneven it appear adjustment ,repair required
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin nearside and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
15 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 88,998 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust hanger broken
14 May 2018
Fail
Mileage: 88,996 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front tyres worn on edges
- Front exhaust hanger broken
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearmost bush (2.4.G.2)
24 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 80,592 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush split (2.4.G.2)
18 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 68,038 MI
Expiry date: 30 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)
18 May 2016
Fail
Mileage: 68,038 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Advisory 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)
5 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 58,528 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
12 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 50,549 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2015Advisory 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)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 41,441 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2014 10 Jun 202618 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 32,283 MI
Expiry date: 30 May 2013 10 Jun 202624 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 18,237 MI
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SW08DLV was registered on 2008-05-30
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