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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X231 SOOMOT history

X231 SOO is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 168,410 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2023.

X231 SOO black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 15 Oct 2024
Mileage
168,410 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2023
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 SOO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 SOO was last recorded at 168,410 miles on 14 Oct 2023, 103 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2012: 103,903 miles, lower than 969,166 miles on 15 Nov 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
168,307 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
103 miles
Average per year
6,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 168,410 miles
  • 2022 – 166,142 miles
  • 2021 – 162,802 miles
  • 2020 – 156,962 miles
  • 2019 – 150,211 miles
  • 2018 – 144,260 miles
  • 2017 – 139,499 miles
  • 2016 – 134,450 miles
  • 2015 – 127,846 miles
  • 2014 – 119,728 miles
  • 2013 – 111,706 miles
  • 2012 – 103,903 miles
  • 2011 – 969,166 miles
  • 2010 – 88,989 miles
  • 2009 – 82,572 miles
  • 2008 – 73,832 miles
  • 2007 – 65,790 miles
  • 2006 – 55,015 miles
  • 2005 – 43,636 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,410 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,410 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    168,410 miles
    Test number
    797638159638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail168,307 miles (+2,165)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,307 miles
    Test number
    133380869179
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
  3. Pass166,142 miles (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,142 miles
    Test number
    462609139066
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail166,116 miles (+3,314)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,116 miles
    Test number
    944001575827
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sub frame (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass162,802 miles (+5,840)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,802 miles
    Test number
    778345455639

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass156,962 miles (+6,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    156,962 miles
    Test number
    789395019577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  7. Pass150,211 miles (+5,951)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    150,211 miles
    Test number
    538498035087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass144,260 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    441583240252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail144,260 miles (+4,761)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,260 miles
    Test number
    425999493958
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass139,499 miles (+5,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    139,499 miles
    Test number
    535696257486
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  11. Pass134,450 miles (+6,604)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    134,450 miles
    Test number
    823953017547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass127,846 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    127,846 miles
    Test number
    893306646654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass119,728 miles (+8,022)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,728 miles
    Test number
    508250584270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass111,706 miles (+7,803)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,706 miles
    Test number
    227149183287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,903 miles (-865,263)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,903 miles
    Test number
    858970422300
    • NoteOil leak
  16. Pass969,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    969,166 miles
    Test number
    556439211369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail96,166 miles (+7,177)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,166 miles
    Test number
    525179011324
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  18. Pass88,989 miles (+6,417)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,989 miles
    Test number
    193293710359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,572 miles (+8,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,572 miles
    Test number
    301361619352
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass73,832 miles (+8,042)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,832 miles
    Test number
    484048918301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,790 miles (+10,775)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    65,790 miles
    Test number
    473538017499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,015 miles (+11,379)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,015 miles
    Test number
    430058516318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass43,636 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    43,636 miles
    Test number
    841279515365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 SOO

Does X231 SOO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X231 SOO expired on 15 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X231 SOO?
The MOT on X231 SOO expired on 15 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X231 SOO done?
X231 SOO was recorded at 168,410 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2023, an average of 6,966 miles a year.
Has X231 SOO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 SOO has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X231 SOO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X231 SOO find?
X231 SOO passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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