SO08DKA - FORD FOCUS
MOT: ValidGB
·Last updated about 2 months ago
Vehicle Overview
Technical Details
Environmental Impact
Status & Compliance
Data provided by DVLA
MOT History
Vehicle testing history with 21 MOT tests
Understanding MOT Defect Categories
Total Tests
21
Passed Tests
15
Failed Tests
6
Latest Test
Passed
Passed - 03 September 2025
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,705 mi
Expires: 02 September 2026
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 26 August 2025 Dangerous Defects
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 159,705 mi
Dangerous Defects:
- Dangerous Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- Dangerous Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- Major Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top spring cup in subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Advisory Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 07 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,443 mi
Expires: 26 August 2025
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Failed - 07 August 2024
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 153,443 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Passed - 21 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,424 mi
Expires: 26 August 2024
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory both front tyres starting to wear on edges
Failed - 21 August 2023
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 148,424 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Major Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
Minor Defects:
- Minor Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Advisory both front tyres starting to wear on edges
Passed - 19 August 2022
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 142,428 mi
Expires: 26 August 2023
Passed - 27 August 2021
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 132,663 mi
Expires: 26 August 2022
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory power steering heavy in operation
Passed - 25 August 2020
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 126,789 mi
Expires: 24 August 2021
Passed - 10 August 2019
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 125,109 mi
Expires: 09 August 2020
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 30 July 2018
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 123,156 mi
Expires: 31 July 2019
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory exhaust box corroded
- Advisory Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Passed - 01 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,922 mi
Expires: 31 July 2018
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Failed - 01 August 2017
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 121,922 mi
Major Defects:
- Major Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- Major Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust shield insecure
- Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
- Advisory Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
- Advisory Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outside edge (4.1.E.1)
Passed - 25 July 2016
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 108,670 mi
Expires: 25 July 2017
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory rear exhaust shield insecure
- Advisory rear exhaust box corroded
Passed - 23 July 2015
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 95,003 mi
Expires: 25 July 2016
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 26 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,763 mi
Expires: 25 July 2015
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Failed - 26 July 2014
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 77,763 mi
Advisory Notices:
- Advisory Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Advisory Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Passed - 15 June 2013
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 60,658 mi
Expires: 30 June 2014
Failed - 26 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,781 mi
Passed - 26 June 2012
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 49,781 mi
Expires: 30 June 2013
Passed - 11 June 2011
MOT Test at Unknown
Mileage: 39,468 mi
Expires: 30 June 2012
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the MOT due for SO08DKA?
The MOT expires on 02 September 2026.
What is the tax status of SO08DKA?
The tax status is Taxed and is due on 01 February 2027.
What are the specifications of SO08DKA?
This is a 2008 FORD FOCUS in Blue. It runs on Diesel with a 1753cc engine.
What is the environmental impact of SO08DKA?
This vehicle produces 137 g/km of CO2 emissions.