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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2012 · 998 cc

X26 DBGMOT history

X26 DBG is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 49,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

X26 DBG black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
49,788 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,163 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 DBG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 DBG was last recorded at 49,788 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 4,203 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
45,585 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,203 miles
Average per year
3,163 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 49,788 miles
  • 2025 – 45,585 miles
  • 2024 – 43,273 miles
  • 2023 – 41,694 miles
  • 2022 – 38,837 miles
  • 2021 – 36,171 miles
  • 2020 – 33,538 miles
  • 2019 – 32,942 miles
  • 2018 – 30,482 miles
  • 2017 – 26,046 miles
  • 2016 – 21,774 miles
  • 2015 – 15,118 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass49,788 miles
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

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, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

19 tests since 15 Sept 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass49,788 miles (+4,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    49,788 miles
    Test number
    286904124549
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted
  2. Pass45,585 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    485922885502
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes heavily coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  3. Fail45,585 miles (+2,312)1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,585 miles
    Test number
    169432694262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All metal pipes heavily coated with grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Pass43,273 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    482801968172
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Fail43,273 miles (+1,579)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,273 miles
    Test number
    106150514373
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
  6. Pass41,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    956140174148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail41,694 miles (+2,857)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,694 miles
    Test number
    334767370402
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass38,837 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    38,837 miles
    Test number
    126927699395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail38,836 miles (+2,665)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,836 miles
    Test number
    732087401651
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  10. Pass36,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    931194094996

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail36,171 miles (+2,633)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,171 miles
    Test number
    696929584974
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing inner edges
  12. Pass33,538 miles (+596)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    33,538 miles
    Test number
    516560392360
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slight wear inner edges
  13. Pass32,942 miles (+2,460)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    32,942 miles
    Test number
    285022623433
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres slight wear inner edges
  14. Pass30,482 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    30,482 miles
    Test number
    450999325422
    • 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))
  15. Fail30,482 miles (+4,436)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,482 miles
    Test number
    277501472977
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
  16. Pass26,046 miles (+4,272)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    26,046 miles
    Test number
    747492476703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass21,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    21,774 miles
    Test number
    822159257584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail21,774 miles (+6,656)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,774 miles
    Test number
    974586636635
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass15,118 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    15,118 miles
    Test number
    703366835645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 DBG

Does X26 DBG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 DBG is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 DBG?
The MOT on X26 DBG is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 DBG done?
X26 DBG was recorded at 49,788 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 3,163 miles a year.
Has X26 DBG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 DBG has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X26 DBG 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 X26 DBG find?
X26 DBG passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all around; undertray fitted.

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