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2008 FORD FOCUS
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- Registration SW08NNO
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1798cc
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- MOT Expired
- Expired 11 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22 Aug 2023
Fail
Mileage: 91,075 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Body panel insecure WING (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Central Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Body panel insecure WING (6.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Central Exhaust: shield insecure
- Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
24 Aug 2022
Pass
Mileage: 87,865 MI
Expiry date: 23 Aug 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded front to rear including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
23 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside corroded front to rear including suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
4 Aug 2022
Fail
Mileage: 87,865 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached detached at top (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- various suspension components has age related corrosion
- exhaust heat shield insecure around fuel tank
- Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
2 Aug 2021
Pass
Mileage: 83,194 MI
Expiry date: 1 Aug 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
29 Jul 2021
Fail
Mileage: 83,194 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edge and 2mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre ()
27 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 77,895 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 72,300 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
25 Jul 2019
Fail
Mileage: 72,300 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Jul 2018
Pass
Mileage: 68,467 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2019 11 Jun 202621 Jul 2017
Pass
Mileage: 63,273 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2018 11 Jun 20267 Jul 2016
Pass
Mileage: 56,577 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2017 11 Jun 202618 Jul 2015
Pass
Mileage: 49,260 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2016 11 Jun 202626 Jul 2014
Pass
Mileage: 40,316 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
20 Jul 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,259 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2014 11 Jun 202617 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 22,685 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2013 11 Jun 20261 Aug 2011
Pass
Mileage: 16,709 MI
Expiry date: 31 Jul 2012 11 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!
SW08NNO was registered on 2008-07-30
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