
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Pass168,410 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 168,410 miles
- Test number
- 797638159638
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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))
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))
Pass162,802 miles (+5,840)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 162,802 miles
- Test number
- 778345455639
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
Pass150,211 miles (+5,951)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 150,211 miles
- Test number
- 538498035087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,260 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 144,260 miles
- Test number
- 441583240252
No defects or advisories recorded.
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))
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)
Pass134,450 miles (+6,604)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 134,450 miles
- Test number
- 823953017547
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,846 miles (+8,118)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 127,846 miles
- Test number
- 893306646654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,728 miles (+8,022)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 119,728 miles
- Test number
- 508250584270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,706 miles (+7,803)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 111,706 miles
- Test number
- 227149183287
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,903 miles (-865,263)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 103,903 miles
- Test number
- 858970422300
- NoteOil leak
Pass969,166 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 969,166 miles
- Test number
- 556439211369
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass88,989 miles (+6,417)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 88,989 miles
- Test number
- 193293710359
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass73,832 miles (+8,042)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 73,832 miles
- Test number
- 484048918301
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,790 miles (+10,775)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 65,790 miles
- Test number
- 473538017499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass55,015 miles (+11,379)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 55,015 miles
- Test number
- 430058516318
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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