FORD FOCUS BD08MGU has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 FORD FOCUS has Passed 14 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 108,353 miles 12 months ago on Saturday 21st December 2024 at 12:23.

The current MOT will expire in 3 weeks on Sunday 28th December 2025.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st February 2026.

BD08MGU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH DECEMBER 2025108,353 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush Deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
FAILED21ST DECEMBER 2024108,350 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Coil Spring Corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Trailing Arm Bush Deteriated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Road Wheel Slightly Distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 202328TH DECEMBER 2024102,851 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Clutch Weak And Slipping
FAILED12TH DECEMBER 2023102,851 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Rear Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (4.4.3 (a))
  3. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  4. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Light Intensity Significantly Reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Clutch Weak And Slipping
PASSED29TH DECEMBER 202228TH DECEMBER 202398,107 MI
PASSED4TH NOVEMBER 20213RD NOVEMBER 202292,872 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202011TH SEPTEMBER 202188,312 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JUNE 20197TH DECEMBER 202083,258 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED8TH JUNE 201983,258 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. PRS - Power Steering Fluid Reservoir Empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. PRS - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Level Of Metered Smoke For A Turbo Charged Engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201831ST MAY 201977,017 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED1ST JUNE 201877,017 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Headlamp Aim So That Beam "kick Up" Is Not Visible On The Screen (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED1ST JUNE 201731ST MAY 201874,301 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
FAILED1ST JUNE 201774,301 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Rear Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (1.1.c.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Tyres Slightly Out Of Shape
PASSED21ST MAY 201630TH MAY 201768,507 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Heatshield Damaged
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED9TH MAY 201559,184 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect (1.8.a.1b)
  2. USER ENTERED - Wipers Smeary
PASSED9TH MAY 201530TH MAY 201659,184 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Wipers Smeary
PASSED22ND MAY 201430TH MAY 201549,173 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 201330TH MAY 201438,457 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Tyres Perished
PASSED15TH MAY 201230TH MAY 201329,266 MI
PASSED13TH MAY 201130TH MAY 201221,579 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

BD08MGU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 70% | MOT Failure Rate: 30%

BD08MGU MOT Comments

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BD08MGU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 108,353 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,772 miles

BD08MGU FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration BD08MGU was manufactured on Friday 30th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2024 was 108,353 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 6,772 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 20 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means BD08MGU has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 35 Advisories, 13 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 0 Major, 1 Dangerous and 0 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Sunday 1st February 2026 .

Does BD08MGU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th December 2025 BD08MGU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is BD08MGU Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 7th December 2025 BD08MGU does have Tax. Read more

When does BD08MGU Tax expire?

The current Tax for BD08MGU will expire in 2 months on Sunday 1st February 2026. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does BD08MGU MOT expire?

The current MOT for BD08MGU will expire in 3 weeks on Sunday 28th December 2025. Read more

When did BD08MGU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for BD08MGU was on Saturday 21st December 2024 at 12:23. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has BD08MGU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BD08MGU we can see 14 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has BD08MGU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for BD08MGU we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 70% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is BD08MGU?

BD08MGU is registered as a 2008 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has BD08MGU done?

The odometer reading for BD08MGU at the last MOT in December 2024 was 108,353 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,772 miles per year. Read more

How old is BD08MGU?

The vehicle BD08MGU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 30th May 2008. Read more

What colour is BD08MGU?

The official colour of BD08MGU is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does BD08MGU have?

BD08MGU has a 1.6 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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