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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X36 BCLMOT history

X36 BCL is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 19 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 132,080 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jan 2025.

X36 BCL blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 8 Feb 2025
Mileage
132,080 mi
At MOT on 18 Jan 2025
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,386 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 BCL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
19 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
18 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X36 BCL was last recorded at 132,080 miles on 18 Jan 2025, 5,497 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
126,583 miles · 9 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
5,497 miles
Average per year
5,386 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 132,080 miles
  • 2024 – 126,583 miles
  • 2022 – 116,987 miles
  • 2021 – 111,517 miles
  • 2020 – 110,536 miles
  • 2019 – 109,080 miles
  • 2018 – 106,142 miles
  • 2017 – 103,317 miles
  • 2016 – 98,750 miles
  • 2015 – 94,980 miles
  • 2014 – 89,670 miles
  • 2013 – 82,930 miles
  • 2012 – 76,298 miles
  • 2011 – 65,079 miles
  • 2010 – 58,908 miles
  • 2009 – 51,503 miles
  • 2008 – 45,888 miles
  • 2007 – 39,584 miles
  • 2006 – 33,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail132,080 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed at seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed at seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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 (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail132,080 miles (+5,497)1 dangerous15 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,080 miles
    Test number
    344903435371
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eye level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and rear silencer corroded and holed (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed at seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis corroded and holed at seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass126,583 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    126,583 miles
    Test number
    441659010237
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Fail126,580 miles (+9,593)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,580 miles
    Test number
    417259382434
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached O/S N N/S (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass116,987 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    610295976652
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody underseal

  5. Fail116,987 miles (+5,470)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    524921016040
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody underseal

  6. Pass111,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    427176693755
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail111,517 miles (+981)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,517 miles
    Test number
    178541825652
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass110,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    265164687498
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail110,536 miles (+1,456)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,536 miles
    Test number
    263840935884
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass109,080 miles (+2,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    109,080 miles
    Test number
    368094360328
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass106,142 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    106,142 miles
    Test number
    927851483997
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail106,140 miles (+2,823)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    210437667141
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass103,317 miles (+4,567)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    103,317 miles
    Test number
    927722609558
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Pass98,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    277316316048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail98,750 miles (+9)5 failures2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,750 miles
    Test number
    967787973711
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported middle box (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Fail98,741 miles (+3,761)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,741 miles
    Test number
    494358265282
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure Lower attatchment (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCatalytic convertor hangers corroded and no longer support that part of exhaust, System still supported
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexible section seperating
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slencer Centre Pipe (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Near Cylinder (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Near Cylinder (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded near fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass94,980 miles (+5,310)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    94,980 miles
    Test number
    177442491683

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass89,670 miles (+6,740)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,670 miles
    Test number
    307686394497
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  19. Pass82,930 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    359625493475
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  20. Fail82,930 miles (+6,632)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,930 miles
    Test number
    966605193292
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  21. Pass76,298 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    375173102353
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi damaged
    • NotePas rack tiny weep
    • NoteWaterpump sign of a leak

  22. Fail76,298 miles (+11,219)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,298 miles
    Test number
    449163202443
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexi damaged
    • NotePas rack tiny weep
    • NoteWaterpump sign of a leak

  23. Pass65,079 miles (+6,171)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,079 miles
    Test number
    737389091243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass58,908 miles (+7,405)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    58,908 miles
    Test number
    734654210372
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front wishbone rear bushes deteriorating
    • NoteN/s/r suspension arm main bush deteriorating
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread getting low

  25. Pass51,503 miles (+5,615)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    51,503 miles
    Test number
    162171209326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,888 miles (+6,304)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    45,888 miles
    Test number
    163985718372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass39,584 miles (+5,728)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    39,584 miles
    Test number
    620517697274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,856 miles
    Test number
    121027496299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X36 BCL

Does X36 BCL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X36 BCL expired on 8 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X36 BCL?
The MOT on X36 BCL expired on 8 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X36 BCL done?
X36 BCL was recorded at 132,080 miles at its MOT on 18 Jan 2025, an average of 5,386 miles a year.
Has X36 BCL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 BCL has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X36 BCL 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 X36 BCL find?
X36 BCL failed its latest MOT on 18 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 15 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside front inner tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure split to canvas; central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning eye level; exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint and rear silencer corroded and holed, and 14 more.

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