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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,753 cc

X23 MLXMOT history

X23 MLX is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 6 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 137,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Nov 2025.

X23 MLX blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 Dec 2026
Mileage
137,017 mi
At MOT on 25 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,270 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 MLX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
1 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
25 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 MLX was last recorded at 137,017 miles on 25 Nov 2025, 1,355 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,662 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,355 miles
Average per year
3,270 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 137,017 miles
  • 2024 – 135,662 miles
  • 2023 – 134,240 miles
  • 2022 – 132,456 miles
  • 2021 – 130,769 miles
  • 2020 – 129,354 miles
  • 2019 – 128,313 miles
  • 2018 – 126,010 miles
  • 2017 – 123,706 miles
  • 2016 – 121,405 miles
  • 2015 – 118,787 miles
  • 2014 – 115,072 miles
  • 2013 – 111,890 miles
  • 2012 – 104,829 miles
  • 2011 – 99,828 miles
  • 2010 – 94,394 miles
  • 2009 – 89,858 miles
  • 2008 – 83,841 miles
  • 2007 – 76,594 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,017 miles
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • O/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,017 miles (+1,355)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    137,017 miles
    Test number
    958881671678
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass135,662 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    135,662 miles
    Test number
    958623911341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded filler pipe
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail135,656 miles (+1,416)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,656 miles
    Test number
    595096425087
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass134,240 miles (+1,784)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    134,240 miles
    Test number
    246813858120
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryO/s rear outer sill corroded

  5. Pass132,456 miles (+1,687)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    132,456 miles
    Test number
    192196976615
    • AdvisoryRight rear outer sill corroded

  6. Pass130,769 miles (+1,415)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    130,769 miles
    Test number
    926263599636
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRight rear outer sill getting corroded

  7. Pass129,354 miles (+1,041)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    129,354 miles
    Test number
    676570045174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass128,313 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    128,313 miles
    Test number
    687915977245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  9. Fail128,313 miles (+2,303)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,313 miles
    Test number
    129857515395
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  10. Pass126,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    969105093828

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail126,010 miles (+2,304)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,010 miles
    Test number
    970205678901
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass123,706 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    123,706 miles
    Test number
    966895197958
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded

  13. Fail123,701 miles (+2,296)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,701 miles
    Test number
    199450685807
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear inner sills corroded
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and arms corroded

  14. Pass121,405 miles (+2,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    121,405 miles
    Test number
    794834737888
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear suspension beam and suspension arms getting corroded

  15. Pass118,787 miles (+3,715)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    118,787 miles
    Test number
    353154681271
    • AdvisoryRear subframe suspension arms etc getting corroded

  16. Pass115,072 miles (+3,182)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    115,072 miles
    Test number
    736848614326
    • NoteRear subframe and suspension arms etc getting corroded

  17. Pass111,890 miles (+7,061)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    111,890 miles
    Test number
    235751143364
    • NoteFront brake discs getting corroded.
    • NoteFront pads getting low.
    • NoteRear coil springs getting corroded.

  18. Pass104,829 miles (+5,001)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,829 miles
    Test number
    136490762129
    • NoteBrake pipes to front flexes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteFront and rear subframes getting corroded
    • NoteSmall lip front discs
    • NoteTow bar and mounting points getting corroded
    • NoteWindscreen marked

  19. Pass99,828 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    227628761153
    • NoteBoth rear suspension blade front bushes getting perished
    • NoteBrake pipes to front flexes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear discs getting worn
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteRear subframe showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSmall lip front discs

  20. Fail99,828 miles (+5,434)1 repaired6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,828 miles
    Test number
    347068461184
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth rear suspension blade front bushes getting perished
    • NoteBrake pipes to front flexes showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteRear discs getting worn
    • NoteRear pads getting low
    • NoteRear subframe showing signs of corrosion
    • NoteSmall lip front discs

  21. Pass94,394 miles (+4,536)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    94,394 miles
    Test number
    121994550121
    • NoteBoth rear suspension blade front bushes getting perished
    • NoteRear pads half worn

  22. Pass89,858 miles (+6,017)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    89,858 miles
    Test number
    933209559175
    • NoteCentre exhaust blowing slightly

  23. Pass83,841 miles (+7,247)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    83,841 miles
    Test number
    281099468481
    • NoteSome play front drop links

  24. Pass76,594 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    76,594 miles
    Test number
    501715257119
    • NoteRear pads half worn

Questions about X23 MLX

Does X23 MLX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 MLX is valid until 6 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on X23 MLX?
The MOT on X23 MLX is valid until 6 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 MLX done?
X23 MLX was recorded at 137,017 miles at its MOT on 25 Nov 2025, an average of 3,270 miles a year.
Has X23 MLX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 MLX has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X23 MLX 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 X23 MLX find?
X23 MLX passed its latest MOT on 25 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: fuel pipe/s corroded filler pipe; nearside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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