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2008 FORD FOCUS
General Information
- Registration SW57GAU
- Manufacturer FORD
- Model FOCUS
- Year 2008
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 1596cc
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- Expires 13 Feb 2027
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MOT History 20 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 92,357 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
28 Jan 2025
Pass
Mileage: 86,285 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2026 8 Jun 20266 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 80,296 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 80,296 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
14 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 74,865 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
13 Feb 2023
Fail
Mileage: 74,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
3 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 66,855 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2023 8 Jun 202618 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 61,320 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
16 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 57,912 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2021 8 Jun 202621 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 51,557 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear exhaust heat shield loose
22 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 45,518 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2019 8 Jun 202631 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 39,538 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2018 8 Jun 202630 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 39,528 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55/16 91v (4.1.D.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2016
Pass
Mileage: 33,225 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2017 8 Jun 202619 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 28,748 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2016 8 Jun 202616 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 24,338 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2015 8 Jun 202624 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 19,176 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2014 8 Jun 20268 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 13,879 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2013 8 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 9,878 MI
Expiry date: 13 Feb 2012 8 Jun 20268 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 9,878 MI
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SW57GAU was registered on 2008-02-13
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