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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW08DND
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 22 Jul 2026
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
23 Jul 2025
Pass
Mileage: 58,112 MI
Expiry date: 22 Jul 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
30 Jun 2025
Fail
Mileage: 58,102 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both sills (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive around plastic gearbox cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Pass
Mileage: 54,301 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
1 Jul 2024
Fail
Mileage: 54,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
30 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 51,437 MI
Expiry date: 29 Jun 2024 10 Jun 202624 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 48,270 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2023 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2021
Pass
Mileage: 44,644 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
26 Jun 2020
Pass
Mileage: 40,717 MI
Expiry date: 25 Jun 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front [inner sides] (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
1 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 34,892 MI
Expiry date: 30 Dec 2020 10 Jun 202618 May 2018
Pass
Mileage: 32,478 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2019 10 Jun 202619 May 2017
Pass
Mileage: 23,082 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2018 10 Jun 202625 May 2016
Pass
Mileage: 21,138 MI
Expiry date: 24 May 2017 10 Jun 202613 May 2015
Pass
Mileage: 20,132 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2016 10 Jun 202613 May 2015
Fail
Mileage: 20,132 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
14 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 18,380 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
14 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 15,156 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2014 10 Jun 202614 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 12,683 MI
Expiry date: 20 May 2013 10 Jun 20266 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,718 MI
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SW08DND was registered on 2008-05-20
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