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Ford Focus

White · Petrol · 2008 · 1,798 cc

X17 ARKMOT history

X17 ARK is a white petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 19 MOT tests, with 82,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

X17 ARK white Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
82,359 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
16 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X17 ARK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,798 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
6 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X17 ARK was last recorded at 82,359 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 3,181 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
79,178 miles · 16 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,181 miles
Average per year
4,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 82,359 miles
  • 2025 – 79,178 miles
  • 2024 – 74,677 miles
  • 2023 – 68,380 miles
  • 2022 – 64,198 miles
  • 2021 – 61,902 miles
  • 2020 – 53,969 miles
  • 2018 – 46,246 miles
  • 2017 – 42,437 miles
  • 2016 – 39,183 miles
  • 2015 – 35,548 miles
  • 2014 – 31,677 miles
  • 2013 – 26,827 miles
  • 2012 – 21,916 miles
  • 2011 – 15,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass82,359 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion front to rear

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.

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

19 tests since 1 Dec 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass82,359 miles (+3,181)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    82,359 miles
    Test number
    958573001291
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion front to rear

  2. Pass79,178 miles (+4,501)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    537719662176
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass74,677 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    709637613794
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail74,677 miles (+6,297)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,677 miles
    Test number
    330927537797
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass68,380 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    68,380 miles
    Test number
    259285540950
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail68,379 miles (+4,181)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,379 miles
    Test number
    494639413887
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass64,198 miles (+2,296)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    64,198 miles
    Test number
    451496248210
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bottom arm rear bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective hanger broken (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass61,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    657364852321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail61,902 miles (+7,933)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,902 miles
    Test number
    923721764281
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass53,969 miles (+1,936)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    53,969 miles
    Test number
    978877381543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass52,033 miles (+5,787)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    52,033 miles
    Test number
    616702079187
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust support bracket corroding
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted to rear of vehicle, visual check of belts only
    • AdvisoryFront and rear wiper blades worn

  12. Pass46,246 miles (+3,809)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    46,246 miles
    Test number
    779242311297
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre starting to wear on edges

  13. Pass42,437 miles (+3,254)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    42,437 miles
    Test number
    559344114839

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass39,183 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    39,183 miles
    Test number
    626050866689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass35,548 miles (+3,871)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    35,548 miles
    Test number
    858865659972
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySills covered

  16. Pass31,677 miles (+4,850)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    31,677 miles
    Test number
    295525134361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass26,827 miles (+4,911)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    26,827 miles
    Test number
    588189433395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass21,916 miles (+6,151)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    21,916 miles
    Test number
    429327022306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass15,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    15,765 miles
    Test number
    678255831360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X17 ARK

Does X17 ARK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 ARK is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X17 ARK?
The MOT on X17 ARK is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X17 ARK done?
X17 ARK was recorded at 82,359 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 4,513 miles a year.
Has X17 ARK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X17 ARK has failed 3 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X17 ARK 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 X17 ARK find?
X17 ARK passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 2 more.

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