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Ford Focus

Grey · Petrol · 2011 · 1,596 cc

X26 VHPMOT history

X26 VHP is a grey petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2011. Its MOT is valid until 22 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 22 MOT tests, with 97,376 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2026.

X26 VHP grey Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 22 Aug 2027
Mileage
97,376 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2026
MOT tests
22
13 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X26 VHP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Sept 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X26 VHP was last recorded at 97,376 miles on 6 Aug 2026, 8,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
88,523 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,853 miles
Average per year
7,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,376 miles
  • 2025 – 88,523 miles
  • 2024 – 78,753 miles
  • 2023 – 69,674 miles
  • 2022 – 61,301 miles
  • 2021 – 52,874 miles
  • 2020 – 47,611 miles
  • 2019 – 39,921 miles
  • 2018 – 32,283 miles
  • 2017 – 25,609 miles
  • 2016 – 17,702 miles
  • 2015 – 11,499 miles
  • 2014 – 10,391 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,376 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear subframe and suspension components have general corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 29 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    97,376 miles
    Test number
    628623124956

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail97,376 miles (+8,853)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,376 miles
    Test number
    299006041579
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  3. Pass88,523 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    88,523 miles
    Test number
    614864879272
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail88,522 miles (+9,769)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,522 miles
    Test number
    794446149163
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Pass78,753 miles (+77)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    78,753 miles
    Test number
    534587138578
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components have general corrosion
  6. Fail78,676 miles (+9,002)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,676 miles
    Test number
    430207810881
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension components have general corrosion
  7. Pass69,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    606804935630
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fatique cracks to tread section and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2mm to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe general surface corrosion
  8. Fail69,674 miles (+8,373)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,674 miles
    Test number
    417061298181
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing fatique cracks to tread section and outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2mm to 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe general surface corrosion
  9. Pass61,301 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    529296730481
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front tyres, outer side walls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres 3.1 mm
  10. Fail61,301 miles (+8,427)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,301 miles
    Test number
    822602665418
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s front tyres, outer side walls and tread areas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres 3.1 mm
  11. Pass52,874 miles (+5,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    52,874 miles
    Test number
    854611549852
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  12. Pass47,611 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    47,611 miles
    Test number
    302278523004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail47,468 miles (+7,547)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,468 miles
    Test number
    982081497437
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  14. Pass39,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    113605062020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail39,921 miles (+7,638)2 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,921 miles
    Test number
    755626032969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  16. Pass32,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    32,283 miles
    Test number
    730825547362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail32,282 miles (+59)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,282 miles
    Test number
    147914069434
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH SIDES (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Fail32,223 miles (+6,614)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,223 miles
    Test number
    124399061201
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside washer jet not working
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass25,609 miles (+7,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    25,609 miles
    Test number
    892262041598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass17,702 miles (+6,203)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    17,702 miles
    Test number
    536952848547

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass11,499 miles (+1,108)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    11,499 miles
    Test number
    159716475401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass10,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    10,391 miles
    Test number
    467311644271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X26 VHP

Does X26 VHP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X26 VHP is valid until 22 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X26 VHP?
The MOT on X26 VHP is valid until 22 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X26 VHP done?
X26 VHP was recorded at 97,376 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2026, an average of 7,287 miles a year.
Has X26 VHP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X26 VHP has failed 9 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on X26 VHP 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 VHP find?
X26 VHP passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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