FORD FOCUS GF08ABV has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 FORD FOCUS has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 7 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 84,369 miles 5 months ago on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 11:33.

The current MOT will expire in 7 months on Saturday 27th March 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027.

GF08ABV MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED27TH MARCH 202784,369 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 202684,365 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED25TH MARCH 202527TH MARCH 202681,171 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED25TH MARCH 202581,171 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED22ND MARCH 202427TH MARCH 202575,858 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FAILED21ST MARCH 202475,857 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Nearside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. DANGEROUS - Offside Front Inner Tyre Has Ply Or Cords Exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED20TH MARCH 202327TH MARCH 202470,211 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Underbody Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Sub-Frame Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Box (6.1.2 (a))
PASSED28TH MARCH 202227TH MARCH 202363,509 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED28TH MARCH 202263,801 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Exhaust System Insecure Front And Rear Mountings (6.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Inner Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED14TH APRIL 202128TH APRIL 202256,757 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Mounting Defective (6.1.2 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Service Brake Binding But Not Excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED6TH APRIL 202028TH APRIL 202152,252 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201928TH APRIL 202044,825 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 20182ND JUNE 201940,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
FAILED26TH MAY 201840,306 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Disc Worn, But Not Excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
PASSED26TH MAY 20172ND JUNE 201836,069 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
FAILED26TH MAY 201736,069 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
PASSED27TH MAY 20162ND JUNE 201732,723 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST MAY 20152ND JUNE 201627,726 MI
FAILED21ST MAY 201527,726 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Seat Belt Damaged Sufficient To Obstruct Correct Operation Of The Belt (5.2.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED3RD JUNE 20142ND JUNE 201524,534 MI
PASSED30TH JANUARY 20137TH FEBRUARY 201419,503 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED4TH FEBRUARY 20127TH FEBRUARY 201315,617 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - All 4 Tyres Splitting
PASSED8TH FEBRUARY 20117TH FEBRUARY 201211,646 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GF08ABV Passed/Failed

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

GF08ABV MOT Comments

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GF08ABV Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 84,369 miles | Average yearly mileage: 4,687 miles

GF08ABV FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration GF08ABV was manufactured on Monday 31st March 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 84,369 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 4,687 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 23 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 7 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GF08ABV has a 70% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 55 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 6 Major, 2 Dangerous and 2 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027 .

Does GF08ABV have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 GF08ABV does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GF08ABV Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 30th August 2026 GF08ABV does have Tax. Read more

When does GF08ABV Tax expire?

The current Tax for GF08ABV will expire in 10 months on Thursday 1st July 2027. 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 GF08ABV MOT expire?

The current MOT for GF08ABV will expire in 7 months on Saturday 27th March 2027. Read more

When did GF08ABV have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GF08ABV was on Thursday 26th March 2026 at 11:33. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GF08ABV Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GF08ABV we can see 16 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 GF08ABV Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GF08ABV we can see 7 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 GF08ABV?

GF08ABV is registered as a 2008 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has GF08ABV done?

The odometer reading for GF08ABV at the last MOT in March 2026 was 84,369 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 4,687 miles per year. Read more

How old is GF08ABV?

The vehicle GF08ABV was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Monday 31st March 2008. Read more

What colour is GF08ABV?

The official colour of GF08ABV is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GF08ABV have?

GF08ABV has a 1.8 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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