FORD FOCUS GL08COU has 20 MOTs

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This 2008 FORD FOCUS has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 5 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 160,089 miles 2 weeks ago on Friday 1st May 2026 at 09:52.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 5th May 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GL08COU MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED5TH MAY 2027160,089 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20255TH MAY 2026150,032 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 20245TH MAY 2025139,302 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
PASSED3RD MAY 20235TH MAY 2024128,912 MI
PASSED6TH MAY 20225TH MAY 2023101,530 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED6TH MARCH 20205TH MARCH 202196,023 MI
PASSED1ST MARCH 20194TH MARCH 202083,708 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 Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement T.c.a Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
FAILED1ST MARCH 201983,708 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Lower Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn T.c.a. Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement T.c.a Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED27TH FEBRUARY 20184TH MARCH 201977,855 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
FAILED24TH FEBRUARY 201877,802 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Excessively Fluctuating (3.7.b.3)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  8. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED22ND FEBRUARY 20174TH MARCH 201871,046 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Wearing On Inner Edge Of Tread. (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
FAILED22ND FEBRUARY 201771,045 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit Wearing On Inner Edge Of Tread. (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Fluctuating, But Not Excessively (3.7.b.3)
  5. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Carbon Monoxide Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  6. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Hydrocarbon Content After 2nd Fast Idle Excessive (7.3.d.3)
  7. FAIL - Exhaust Emissions Lambda Reading After 2nd Fast Idle Outside Specified Limits (7.3.d.3)
PASSED4TH MARCH 20164TH MARCH 201764,205 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn, Wearing On Inner Edge.
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, Engine Oil Level Slight Low.
FAILED4TH MARCH 201664,205 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Side Repeater Not Working (1.4.a.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Twisted (found During Steering Lock To Lock Check) (2.2.d.2b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn, Wearing On Inner Edge.
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, Engine Oil Level Slight Low.
PASSED25TH FEBRUARY 20154TH MARCH 201657,334 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED25TH FEBRUARY 201557,334 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Front Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH MARCH 20144TH MARCH 201550,502 MI
PASSED11TH JUNE 201310TH JUNE 201446,224 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED26TH MAY 201225TH MAY 201335,137 MI
PASSED13TH APRIL 20119TH MAY 201227,323 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL08COU Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 75% | MOT Failure Rate: 25%

GL08COU MOT Comments

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GL08COU Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 160,089 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,894 miles

GL08COU FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration GL08COU was manufactured on Friday 9th May 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Black and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 160,089 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 8,894 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 5 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL08COU has a 75% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 25 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 11 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Ford Focus is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GL08COU have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 GL08COU does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL08COU Taxed?

Yes, as of Saturday 16th May 2026 GL08COU does have Tax. Read more

When does GL08COU Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL08COU will expire in 11 months on Thursday 1st April 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 GL08COU MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL08COU will expire in 12 months on Wednesday 5th May 2027. Read more

When did GL08COU have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL08COU was on Friday 1st May 2026 at 09:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL08COU Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GL08COU we can see 15 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 GL08COU Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 20 MOTs on record for GL08COU we can see 5 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 75% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL08COU?

GL08COU is registered as a 2008 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has GL08COU done?

The odometer reading for GL08COU at the last MOT in May 2026 was 160,089 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 8,894 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL08COU?

The vehicle GL08COU was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 9th May 2008. Read more

What colour is GL08COU?

The official colour of GL08COU is recorded as Black. Read more

What engine does GL08COU have?

GL08COU has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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