
Ford Focus
Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
X231 ODXMOT history
X231 ODX is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 99,917 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Dec 2024
- Mileage
- 99,917 mi
- At MOT on 4 Dec 2023
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,856 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X231 ODX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 2 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Dec 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Dec 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X231 ODX was last recorded at 99,917 miles on 4 Dec 2023, 2,614 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 97,303 miles · 8 Dec 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 2,614 miles
- Average per year
- 3,856 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 99,917 miles
- 2022 – 97,303 miles
- 2021 – 78,382 miles
- 2020 – 71,364 miles
- 2019 – 68,082 miles
- 2018 – 66,521 miles
- 2017 – 65,676 miles
- 2016 – 64,771 miles
- 2015 – 63,562 miles
- 2014 – 62,402 miles
- 2013 – 60,746 miles
- 2011 – 58,440 miles
- 2010 – 54,130 miles
- 2009 – 46,274 miles
- 2008 – 43,259 miles
- 2007 – 39,747 miles
- 2006 – 33,428 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (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.
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Fuel filler pipes corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Sill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
26 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,917 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 795072980458
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail99,917 miles (+2,614)1 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,917 miles
- Test number
- 297192469058
- DangerousTyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front sill corroded
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))
Pass97,303 miles (+9,153)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 97,303 miles
- Test number
- 572667365168
- AdvisoryUnderbody has underseal
Pass88,150 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 88,150 miles
- Test number
- 422825760266
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Fail88,148 miles (+9,766)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,148 miles
- Test number
- 216026843589
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both at end of front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
Pass78,382 miles (+199)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 78,382 miles
- Test number
- 119900469849
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded belts not checked
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks
Fail78,183 miles (+6,819)3 dangerous1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,183 miles
- Test number
- 928206209240
- 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))
- DangerousWindscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes coated but appear ok (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear seats folded belts not checked
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks
Pass71,364 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 71,364 miles
- Test number
- 158661105298
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks
Fail71,364 miles (+3,282)3 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,364 miles
- Test number
- 326794739091
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
- AdvisorySill covers fitted not allowing corrosion checks
Pass68,082 miles (+26)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 68,082 miles
- Test number
- 468434430967
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail68,056 miles (+1,535)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,056 miles
- Test number
- 423145960556
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fronts (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass66,521 miles (+845)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 66,521 miles
- Test number
- 410565735116
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at the rear (3.6.B.2c)
Pass65,676 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 65,676 miles
- Test number
- 771799810371
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Fail65,676 miles (+905)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 65,676 miles
- Test number
- 146817119185
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded BOTH REAR (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
Pass64,771 miles (+1,209)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 64,771 miles
- Test number
- 506687229418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,562 miles (+1,160)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 63,562 miles
- Test number
- 777427345051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,402 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 62,402 miles
- Test number
- 136779144075
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Fail62,402 miles (+1,656)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 62,402 miles
- Test number
- 897749244068
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
Pass60,746 miles (+2,306)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 60,746 miles
- Test number
- 927497903062
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,440 miles (+4,310)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 58,440 miles
- Test number
- 758353651326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,130 miles2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,130 miles
- Test number
- 170136700397
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass54,130 miles (+7,856)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 54,130 miles
- Test number
- 644026400309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass46,274 miles (+3,015)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 46,274 miles
- Test number
- 650054169291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,259 miles (+3,512)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 43,259 miles
- Test number
- 883577448295
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass39,747 miles (+6,319)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 39,747 miles
- Test number
- 742472347211
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass33,428 miles
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 33,428 miles
- Test number
- 843699146279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X231 ODX
- Does X231 ODX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X231 ODX expired on 7 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X231 ODX?
- The MOT on X231 ODX expired on 7 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X231 ODX done?
- X231 ODX was recorded at 99,917 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2023, an average of 3,856 miles a year.
- Has X231 ODX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X231 ODX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
- Has the mileage on X231 ODX 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 X231 ODX find?
- X231 ODX passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2023 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded all four; nearside front sill corroded; suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear.
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