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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW08HWK
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- Expired 13 Jun 2026
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 116,740 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge badly worn (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
22 Sep 2022
Pass
Mileage: 106,927 MI
Expiry date: 21 Sep 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Please note: n/s front wishbone bushes worn slightly.
1 Sep 2022
Fail
Mileage: 106,619 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Please note: n/s front wishbone bushes perished slightly!
1 Sep 2021
Pass
Mileage: 95,728 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
22 Aug 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,720 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2021 13 Jun 202617 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 84,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Aug 2019
Pass
Mileage: 75,496 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2020 13 Jun 202615 Aug 2019
Fail
Mileage: 75,484 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
12 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 74,874 MI
Expiry date: 11 Sep 2019 13 Jun 202612 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 74,874 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due mill light on & running on gas ? (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
4 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 70,368 MI
Expiry date: 3 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
16 Aug 2016
Pass
Mileage: 60,377 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- n/s/f, o/s/f and n/s/r tyre tread depths 3mm
- Offside Front tyre bald on shoulder of tread
10 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 50,849 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2016 13 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 41,630 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2015 13 Jun 20265 Aug 2014
Fail
Mileage: 41,630 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
16 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 31,617 MI
Expiry date: 15 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202616 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 31,612 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
13 Aug 2012
Pass
Mileage: 24,114 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2013 13 Jun 20268 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,156 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2012 13 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
SW08HWK was registered on 2008-08-12
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