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2008 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SW08DZF
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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- Expired 10 Jun 2026
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
12 Jun 2024
Fail
Mileage: 94,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL X2 (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
2 Jun 2023
Pass
Mileage: 85,728 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DETACHED.
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
2 Jun 2023
Fail
Mileage: 85,728 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached TOP MOUNT BROKEN AWAY. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16V (5.2.3 (e))
- EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD DETACHED.
16 Jun 2022
Pass
Mileage: 77,973 MI
Expiry date: 15 Jun 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- both outer sills corroded
- suspension components corroded
- surface corrosion to brake discs
- front exhaust bracket broken
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jun 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,973 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- suspension components corroded
- surface corrosion to brake discs
- front exhaust bracket broken
- both outer sills corroded
21 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 77,009 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear slight brake bind
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
5 Apr 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,269 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,252 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
20 Apr 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,217 MI
Expiry date: 19 Apr 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- sill covers fitted, not allowing full inspection of outer sills
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear exhaust heat shields insecure, but not likely to detach - x2
23 Mar 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
23 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,936 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
25 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 57,155 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2019 10 Jun 202622 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 57,094 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
3 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 53,402 MI
Expiry date: 2 Feb 2018 10 Jun 20262 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 50,303 MI
Expiry date: 1 Feb 2017 10 Jun 20261 Feb 2016
Fail
Mileage: 50,298 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
23 May 2014
Pass
Mileage: 47,991 MI
Expiry date: 22 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)
21 May 2014
Fail
Mileage: 47,991 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
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)
20 May 2013
Pass
Mileage: 43,914 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2014 10 Jun 202620 May 2013
Fail
Mileage: 43,914 MI
10 Jun 202621 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 40,116 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013 10 Jun 202623 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 36,417 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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SW08DZF was registered on 2008-08-07
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