FORD FOCUS GU08PXW has 23 MOTs

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This 2008 FORD FOCUS has Passed 15 MOTs and Failed 8 times since 2011

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 142,090 miles 4 weeks ago on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 16:18.

The current MOT will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027.

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

GU08PXW MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED28TH JULY 2027142,090 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
FAILED29TH JULY 2026142,090 MI
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  2. PRS - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
PASSED20TH MAY 202521ST MAY 2026139,761 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 202421ST MAY 2025137,356 MI
FAILED7TH MAY 2024137,266 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  2. DANGEROUS - Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED18TH MAY 202321ST MAY 2024135,810 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED12TH MAY 202221ST MAY 2023131,620 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED12TH MAY 2022131,606 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of A Single Lamp Or All Lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Engine Mil Inoperative Or Indicates A Malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (4.1.2 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Child Seat Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection Of Adult Belt
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Has Light Misting Of Oil (5.3.2 (b))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Lump, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED7TH MAY 202121ST MAY 2022129,410 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 Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
  4. ADVISORY - Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Both Sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
PASSED22ND MAY 202021ST MAY 2021129,400 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Front Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Worn But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Nearside And Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Shock Absorbers Light Misting Of Oil Or Has Limited Damping Effect (5.3.2 (b))
PASSED6TH NOVEMBER 20185TH NOVEMBER 2019120,001 MI
FAILED6TH NOVEMBER 2018120,001 MI
 
  1. PRS - Offside Rear Fog Lamp Not Working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED6TH SEPTEMBER 20175TH SEPTEMBER 2018117,710 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing Low On Outer Edges
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge
  3. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Wishbone Rear (2.4.g.2)
FAILED6TH SEPTEMBER 2017117,710 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Both Front Tyres Wearing Low On Outer Edges
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Wearing Low On Inner Edge
  4. ADVISORY - Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Both Front Wishbone Rear (2.4.g.2)
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201624TH AUGUST 2017109,008 MI
PASSED25TH AUGUST 201524TH AUGUST 2016103,758 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
FAILED25TH AUGUST 2015103,758 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED18TH AUGUST 201417TH AUGUST 201599,817 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - N/s/rear Tyre Scrubbing On Inner Edge
FAILED13TH AUGUST 201499,812 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  3. USER ENTERED - N/s/rear Tyre Scrubbing On Inner Edge
PASSED13TH JULY 201330TH JULY 201483,367 MI
FAILED13TH JULY 201383,367 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High (1.8)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. USER ENTERED - O/s/f Tyre Worn On Outer Edge
PASSED31ST JULY 201230TH JULY 201371,984 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Tyre Worn Close To The Legal Limit (4.1.e.1)
PASSED21ST JULY 201125TH JULY 201258,581 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

GU08PXW Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

GU08PXW MOT Comments

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GU08PXW Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 142,090 miles | Average yearly mileage: 7,894 miles

GU08PXW FAQs

This Ford Focus with registration GU08PXW was manufactured on Friday 25th July 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 142,090 miles, so this Ford has travelled an average of 7,894 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 8 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means GU08PXW has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Ford Focus has had 32 Advisories, 4 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 3 Major, 3 Dangerous and 5 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 GU08PXW have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 GU08PXW does have an active MOT. Read more

Is GU08PXW Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 28th August 2026 GU08PXW does have Tax. Read more

When does GU08PXW Tax expire?

The current Tax for GU08PXW 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 GU08PXW MOT expire?

The current MOT for GU08PXW will expire in 11 months on Wednesday 28th July 2027. Read more

When did GU08PXW have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for GU08PXW was on Wednesday 29th July 2026 at 16:18. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has GU08PXW Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GU08PXW 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 GU08PXW Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 23 MOTs on record for GU08PXW we can see 8 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is GU08PXW?

GU08PXW is registered as a 2008 Ford Focus. Read more

How many miles has GU08PXW done?

The odometer reading for GU08PXW at the last MOT in July 2026 was 142,090 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 7,894 miles per year. Read more

How old is GU08PXW?

The vehicle GU08PXW was manufactured in 2008 so it is currently 18 years old. It was first registered on Friday 25th July 2008. Read more

What colour is GU08PXW?

The official colour of GU08PXW is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does GU08PXW have?

GU08PXW has a 1.6 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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