FORD FOCUS GL08VNJ has 24 MOTs

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This 2008 FORD FOCUS has Passed 16 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 100,971 miles 5 months ago on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 16:09.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 28th April 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027.

GL08VNJ MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH APRIL 2027100,971 MI
FAILED1ST APRIL 2026100,895 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn Trailing Arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Insecurely Attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
PASSED9TH APRIL 202528TH APRIL 202697,093 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED10TH APRIL 202428TH APRIL 202593,215 MI
PASSED24TH APRIL 202328TH APRIL 202490,921 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED29TH APRIL 202228TH APRIL 202388,920 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Underside Of Car Heavily Corroded Around Both Subframes.
FAILED29TH APRIL 202288,920 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  5. ADVISORY - Underside Of Car Heavily Corroded Around Both Subframes.
PASSED21ST APRIL 202127TH APRIL 202288,179 MI
PASSED17TH APRIL 202027TH APRIL 202186,973 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED17TH APRIL 202086,973 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid Can't Hear Motor (3.5 (a))
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge 2055516 (5.2.3 (e))
  4. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED15TH APRIL 201927TH APRIL 202084,565 MI
FAILED15TH APRIL 201984,565 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Ball Joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Shock Absorbers Has A Serious Fluid Leak (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED20TH APRIL 201827TH APRIL 201975,488 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  2. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Gearbox
FAILED20TH APRIL 201875,488 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Headlamp Aim Beam Image Obviously Incorrect Both (1.8.a.1b)
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak Gearbox
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Mounting Deteriorated Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
PASSED28TH APRIL 201727TH APRIL 201868,075 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Synthetic 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 - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
FAILED27TH APRIL 201768,075 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Aimed So That It Dazzles Other Road Users (1.8.a.1a)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Anti-Roll Bar Fractured (2.4.g.1)
  6. FAIL - Power Steering Pipe(s) Or Hose(s) Leaking Above Ac Pump (2.3.3b)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Synthetic Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Nail In Tyre
PASSED4TH AUGUST 201614TH AUGUST 201762,364 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
FAILED4TH AUGUST 201662,364 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Obligatory Mirror Damaged, But Not Seriously Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
PASSED11TH AUGUST 201514TH AUGUST 201655,852 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Got Nail In
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED5TH AUGUST 201414TH AUGUST 201547,919 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201314TH AUGUST 201440,288 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Slight Craking On Osr Tyre
FAILED15TH AUGUST 201340,288 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Tie Bar/rod Ball Joint Dust Cover Insecure So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Slight Craking On Osr Tyre
PASSED15TH AUGUST 201214TH AUGUST 201334,039 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Nail In Nearside Front Tyre
PASSED10TH JUNE 201119TH JUNE 201228,809 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. USER ENTERED - Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GL08VNJ Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 67% | MOT Failure Rate: 33%

GL08VNJ MOT Comments

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GL08VNJ Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 100,971 miles | Average yearly mileage: 5,610 miles

GL08VNJ FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration GL08VNJ was manufactured on Thursday 19th June 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Grey and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 100,971 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 5,610 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 24 MOTs on record for this Ford Focus beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2011. We can see 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GL08VNJ has a 67% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 32 Advisories, 0 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 8 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 7 months on Thursday 1st April 2027 .

Does GL08VNJ have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 GL08VNJ does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GL08VNJ Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 11th September 2026 GL08VNJ does have Tax. Read more

When does GL08VNJ Tax expire?

The current Tax for GL08VNJ will expire in 7 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 GL08VNJ MOT expire?

The current MOT for GL08VNJ will expire in 8 months on Wednesday 28th April 2027. Read more

When did GL08VNJ have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GL08VNJ was on Tuesday 7th April 2026 at 16:09. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GL08VNJ Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GL08VNJ 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 GL08VNJ Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 24 MOTs on record for GL08VNJ we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 67% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GL08VNJ?

GL08VNJ is registered as a 2008 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has GL08VNJ done?

The odometer reading for GL08VNJ at the last MOT in April 2026 was 100,971 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 5,610 miles per year. Read more

How old is GL08VNJ?

The vehicle GL08VNJ was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 19th June 2008. Read more

What colour is GL08VNJ?

The official colour of GL08VNJ is recorded as Grey. Read more

What engine does GL08VNJ have?

GL08VNJ has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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