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Ford Focus

Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X36 GAJMOT history

X36 GAJ is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023 and it has passed 17 of 32 MOT tests, with 154,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2022.

X36 GAJ gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Feb 2023
Mileage
154,839 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2022
MOT tests
32
17 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,203 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X36 GAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X36 GAJ was last recorded at 154,839 miles on 8 Feb 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,838 miles · 7 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,203 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 154,839 miles
  • 2021 – 150,811 miles
  • 2020 – 147,189 miles
  • 2019 – 142,339 miles
  • 2018 – 136,872 miles
  • 2017 – 131,356 miles
  • 2016 – 124,899 miles
  • 2015 – 117,937 miles
  • 2014 – 111,232 miles
  • 2013 – 104,944 miles
  • 2012 – 95,727 miles
  • 2011 – 89,675 miles
  • 2010 – 79,573 miles
  • 2009 – 69,328 miles
  • 2008 – 59,111 miles
  • 2007 – 52,299 miles
  • 2006 – 38,940 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass154,839 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive g/box / engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and nsf reduced effort (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear suspension and underside corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryEngine idle speed slightly highRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front exhaust hanger fractured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Corrosion on fuel system pipework

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

32 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass154,839 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    154,839 miles
    Test number
    211100506408
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive g/box / engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and nsf reduced effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and underside corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine idle speed slightly high

  2. Fail154,838 miles (+4,027)1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,838 miles
    Test number
    984976378238
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive g/box / engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and nsf reduced effort (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension and underside corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine idle speed slightly high

  3. Pass150,811 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    150,811 miles
    Test number
    635140323106
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered,osf seat belt fraying

  4. Fail150,811 miles (+3,622)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,811 miles
    Test number
    133093593765
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter sills covered,osf seat belt fraying

  5. Pass147,189 miles (+51)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    147,189 miles
    Test number
    840959108567
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel system pipework
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail147,138 miles (+4,799)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,138 miles
    Test number
    954615660077
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorStop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front and rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel system pipework
    • AdvisoryIdle speed only just within MOT limits
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass142,339 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    142,339 miles
    Test number
    545931840230
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail142,337 miles (+5,465)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,337 miles
    Test number
    550817572370
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hangers fractured
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass136,872 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    136,872 miles
    Test number
    555418025601
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryExhaust front hangers fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

  10. Fail136,870 miles (+5,514)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,870 miles
    Test number
    330764335262
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill closing panel (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on fuel filler pipes
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryExhaust front hangers fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe
    • AdvisoryStop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

  11. Pass131,356 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    430918788530
    • AdvisoryCorrosion by rear suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  12. Fail131,356 miles (+6,457)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    134424996998
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion by rear suspension mounts
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on rear brake pipes

  13. Pass124,899 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    124,899 miles
    Test number
    324869702850
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

  14. Fail124,897 miles (+6,960)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,897 miles
    Test number
    989645063042
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust hanger fractured
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion by rear suspension mounts

  15. Pass117,937 miles (+45)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    117,937 miles
    Test number
    407724415042
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteFront suspension wishbone bushes worn
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteUnable to check sills due to plastic covers

  16. Fail117,892 miles (+6,660)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    387112315087
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteFront exhaust mounting broken
    • NoteFront suspension wishbone bushes worn
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteUnable to check sills due to plastic covers

  17. Pass111,232 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    111,232 miles
    Test number
    187730824471
    • NoteO/s/r tyre on limit

  18. Fail111,227 miles (+6,283)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,227 miles
    Test number
    475096114098
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass104,944 miles (+133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    104,944 miles
    Test number
    996147653057
    • NoteNearside rear tyre warn outer edge close to limit

  20. Fail104,811 miles (+9,084)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,811 miles
    Test number
    268840753050
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass95,727 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,727 miles
    Test number
    476886442003
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNsf tyre tread cracked

  22. Fail95,725 miles (+6,050)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,725 miles
    Test number
    638456642075
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteNsf tyre tread cracked

  23. Pass89,675 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,675 miles
    Test number
    127295241430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail89,672 miles (+10,099)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,672 miles
    Test number
    277125941006
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  25. Pass79,573 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    79,573 miles
    Test number
    110082440404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail79,508 miles (+10,180)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,508 miles
    Test number
    844149230016
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass69,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    164875459469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,328 miles (+10,217)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,328 miles
    Test number
    341745659006
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass59,111 miles (+6,812)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    59,111 miles
    Test number
    140558358470
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust noisy baffles starting to go not blowing

  30. Pass52,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    954669617058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail52,299 miles (+13,359)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,299 miles
    Test number
    214459717073
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass38,940 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,940 miles
    Test number
    794356706065
    • NoteNail in tyre

Questions about X36 GAJ

Does X36 GAJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X36 GAJ expired on 7 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X36 GAJ?
The MOT on X36 GAJ expired on 7 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X36 GAJ done?
X36 GAJ was recorded at 154,839 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2022, an average of 7,203 miles a year.
Has X36 GAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X36 GAJ has failed 15 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X36 GAJ 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 GAJ find?
X36 GAJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2022 with 7 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; fluid leak, but not excessive g/box / engine side; front brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 4 more.

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