Ford Focus
Black · Petrol · 2014 · 998 cc
X18 HCBMOT history
X18 HCB is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 31 Jul 2014. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 11 of 15 MOT tests, with 116,094 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 116,094 mi
- At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 11 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,819 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X18 HCB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 998 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2014
- First used
- 31 Jul 2014
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X18 HCB was last recorded at 116,094 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Oct 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 116,072 miles · 5 Oct 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 9,819 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 116,094 miles
- 2025 – 110,415 miles
- 2024 – 102,493 miles
- 2023 – 97,208 miles
- 2022 – 91,276 miles
- 2021 – 68,679 miles
- 2020 – 56,512 miles
- 2019 – 50,874 miles
- 2018 – 37,758 miles
- 2017 – 24,936 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass116,094 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
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.
Brake fluid close to minimum mark
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Full MOT history
15 tests since 3 Jul 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass116,094 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 116,094 miles
- Test number
- 510445393804
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,094 miles (+22)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,094 miles
- Test number
- 986880287264
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail116,072 miles (+5,657)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,072 miles
- Test number
- 152842320403
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb possibly fitted wrong (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush delaminated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorTyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush delaminating (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
Pass110,415 miles (+123)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 110,415 miles
- Test number
- 211633225593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail110,292 miles (+7,799)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,292 miles
- Test number
- 517860387487
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant level below minimum
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S & O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass102,493 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 102,493 miles
- Test number
- 633916125817
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail102,493 miles (+5,285)2 dangerous1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,493 miles
- Test number
- 693993785243
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass97,208 miles (+5,932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 97,208 miles
- Test number
- 970897849856
- 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 (5.2.3 (e))
Pass91,276 miles (+7,605)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 91,276 miles
- Test number
- 661921316157
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,671 miles (+14,992)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 83,671 miles
- Test number
- 110218253522
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,679 miles (+12,167)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 68,679 miles
- Test number
- 691528097683
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,512 miles (+5,638)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 56,512 miles
- Test number
- 499526977006
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass50,874 miles (+13,116)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 50,874 miles
- Test number
- 579854177834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass37,758 miles (+12,822)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 37,758 miles
- Test number
- 683179533366
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine oil level on minimum
Pass24,936 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 24,936 miles
- Test number
- 174864270339
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X18 HCB
- Does X18 HCB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X18 HCB is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X18 HCB?
- The MOT on X18 HCB is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X18 HCB done?
- X18 HCB was recorded at 116,094 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 9,819 miles a year.
- Has X18 HCB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X18 HCB has failed 4 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on X18 HCB 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 X18 HCB find?
- X18 HCB passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside rear suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.
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