Ford logo

Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2013 · 1,560 cc

706 XAEMOT history

706 XAE is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Feb 2013. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

706 XAE silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
136,528 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
19
11 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,167 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for 706 XAE in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
706 XAE
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,560 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
21 Feb 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

706 XAE was last recorded at 136,528 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,528 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,167 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,528 miles
  • 2025 – 132,766 miles
  • 2024 – 126,832 miles
  • 2023 – 120,522 miles
  • 2022 – 113,998 miles
  • 2021 – 104,509 miles
  • 2020 – 96,958 miles
  • 2019 – 92,266 miles
  • 2018 – 81,128 miles
  • 2017 – 64,857 miles
  • 2016 – 43,766 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,528 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated the metal part of the hose has been bent towards the bleed nipple, but not leaking or fouling any other part of the vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays and engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 5 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    136,528 miles
    Test number
    525399831582
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,528 miles (+3,762)3 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,528 miles
    Test number
    332867762161
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass132,766 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    820810826294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail132,766 miles (+5,934)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,766 miles
    Test number
    514616958773
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank exhaust shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNoise from engine

  5. Pass126,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    126,832 miles
    Test number
    594889936104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,832 miles (+6,310)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,832 miles
    Test number
    627681328315
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass120,522 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    120,522 miles
    Test number
    658758676822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail120,522 miles (+6,524)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,522 miles
    Test number
    623102923718
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished 205/55r16 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + perished (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass113,998 miles (+9,489)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,998 miles
    Test number
    292449892593
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing the screen
    • AdvisoryFuel tank heatshield insecure

  10. Pass104,509 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    469184085650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail104,509 miles (+7,551)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,509 miles
    Test number
    637643353079
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass96,958 miles (+4,692)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,958 miles
    Test number
    906190254615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated the metal part of the hose has been bent towards the bleed nipple, but not leaking or fouling any other part of the vehicle

  13. Pass92,266 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    903622022121
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated the metal part of the hose has been bent towards the bleed nipple, but not leaking or fouling any other part of the vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  14. Fail92,266 miles (+11,138)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,266 miles
    Test number
    167322863523
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 0.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated the metal part of the hose has been bent towards the bleed nipple, but not leaking or fouling any other part of the vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has a cut to the outer sidewall, not exposing the cords

  15. Pass81,128 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    81,128 miles
    Test number
    733533761916

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail81,126 miles (+16,269)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,126 miles
    Test number
    603009874151
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass64,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    653479472948
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  18. Fail64,857 miles (+21,091)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,857 miles
    Test number
    557253645170
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake pads are worn low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays and engine covers fitted

  19. Pass43,766 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    43,766 miles
    Test number
    843574531602
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread partially (6.3.1d)

Questions about 706 XAE

What vehicle is registration 706 XAE currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 706 XAE on a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 21 Feb 2013. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 706 XAE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 706 XAE is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on 706 XAE?
The MOT on 706 XAE is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 706 XAE done?
706 XAE was recorded at 136,528 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 9,167 miles a year.
Has 706 XAE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 706 XAE has failed 8 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on 706 XAE ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on 706 XAE find?
706 XAE passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush; offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm bush.

Related registrations

Browse all 706 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.