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SW08HUU
2008 FORD FOCUS
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 1999cc
General Information
- Registration SW08HUU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1999cc
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MOT History 24 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24
Total Tests
16
Passes
8
Failures
66.67%
Pass Rate
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94 Total Defects Recorded
8 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 90,535 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Underside corrosion.
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
16 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 84,658 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Underside corrosion.
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
16 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 84,650 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Fuel tank exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Underside corrosion.
- Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Pass
Mileage: 78,859 MI
Expiry date: 4 Apr 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
5 Apr 2024
Fail
Mileage: 78,859 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Coil spring corroded both. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2023
Pass
Mileage: 77,736 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jan 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has had temporary repair at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Boot switch not working (opens with key)
27 Jan 2023
Fail
Mileage: 77,736 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement Park brake lever on calliper no movement (1.1.15 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Boot switch not working (opens with key)
- Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Has had temporary repair at centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/50x17 Both front tyres badly worn inside edge TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged 205/50X17 sidewall damage signs of being run flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
2 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 74,371 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2023 13 Jun 20262 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 74,371 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Feb 2021
Pass
Mileage: 69,971 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
22 Feb 2021
Fail
Mileage: 69,970 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
20 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 66,042 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexi slightly insecure.
20 Feb 2020
Fail
Mileage: 66,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust flexi slightly insecure.
28 Feb 2019
Pass
Mileage: 60,537 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken but System Still Secured.
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust Bracket Broken but System Still Secured.
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
28 Feb 2019
Fail
Mileage: 60,536 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge Worn (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Front Exhaust Bracket Broken but System Still Secured.
- Rear Exhaust Bracket Broken but System Still Secured.
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
3 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 54,860 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2019 13 Jun 202620 Feb 2017
Pass
Mileage: 48,961 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Front exhaust support bracket broken but system secure.Advise repair.
29 Feb 2016
Pass
Mileage: 43,334 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2017 13 Jun 202618 Feb 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,758 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
21 Feb 2014
Pass
Mileage: 30,219 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2015 13 Jun 202621 Feb 2014
Fail
Mileage: 30,218 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
6 Mar 2013
Pass
Mileage: 24,295 MI
Expiry date: 5 Mar 2014 13 Jun 202612 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 21,356 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2013 13 Jun 202616 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 15,089 MI
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SW08HUU was registered on 2008-06-30
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