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Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X38 BELMOT history

X38 BEL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 5 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 189,514 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2021.

X38 BEL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2022
Mileage
189,514 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2021
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,750 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
5 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2022
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BEL was last recorded at 189,514 miles on 27 Oct 2021, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Oct 2021: 189,511 miles, lower than 189,702 miles on 27 Oct 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,511 miles · 26 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 189,514 miles
  • 2020 – 189,702 miles
  • 2019 – 179,270 miles
  • 2018 – 172,290 miles
  • 2017 – 164,902 miles
  • 2016 – 156,615 miles
  • 2015 – 149,571 miles
  • 2014 – 143,268 miles
  • 2013 – 136,935 miles
  • 2012 – 130,687 miles
  • 2011 – 123,972 miles
  • 2010 – 116,792 miles
  • 2009 – 106,290 miles
  • 2008 – 96,211 miles
  • 2007 – 86,881 miles
  • 2006 – 76,807 miles
  • 2005 – 64,802 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,514 miles
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs and suspenson show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes and breather corrodingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,514 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    189,514 miles
    Test number
    155380180829
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs and suspenson show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes and breather corroding

  2. Fail189,511 miles (-191)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,511 miles
    Test number
    153121718809
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture pipe split in rolling road (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested brake pipe burst in rolling road (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear springs and suspenson show corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes and breather corroding

  3. Pass189,702 miles (+10,432)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    189,702 miles
    Test number
    220119799273
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass179,270 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    179,270 miles
    Test number
    607563977657
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail179,268 miles (+6,978)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,268 miles
    Test number
    593097039959
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60x15 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass172,290 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,290 miles
    Test number
    300570535932
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail172,290 miles (+7,388)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,290 miles
    Test number
    146253435786
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass164,902 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    164,902 miles
    Test number
    322235976519
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Fail164,902 miles (+190)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,902 miles
    Test number
    786575998471
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Fail164,712 miles (+8,097)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,712 miles
    Test number
    383044120920
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  11. Pass156,615 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    156,615 miles
    Test number
    505524661288
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  12. Fail156,615 miles (+7,044)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,615 miles
    Test number
    578544289909
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  13. Pass149,571 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    149,571 miles
    Test number
    151554980273
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

  14. Fail149,571 miles (+6,303)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,571 miles
    Test number
    862458989214
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust flexi worn

  15. Pass143,268 miles (+6,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    143,268 miles
    Test number
    479883884241
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass136,935 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    136,935 miles
    Test number
    709841283244
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail136,928 miles (+6,241)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,928 miles
    Test number
    528806073254
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass130,687 miles (+6,715)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    130,687 miles
    Test number
    316077672236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass123,972 miles (+7,180)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,972 miles
    Test number
    119327571288
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass116,792 miles (+10,502)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    116,792 miles
    Test number
    962367070259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,290 miles (+10,079)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,290 miles
    Test number
    212165079290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,211 miles (+9,330)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    96,211 miles
    Test number
    562248178209
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  23. Pass86,881 miles (+10,074)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    86,881 miles
    Test number
    364099977424
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  24. Pass76,807 miles (+12,005)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    76,807 miles
    Test number
    733079376229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,802 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    64,802 miles
    Test number
    984667965266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail64,787 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,787 miles
    Test number
    892416665230
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X38 BEL

Does X38 BEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 BEL expired on 26 Oct 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 BEL?
The MOT on X38 BEL expired on 26 Oct 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 BEL done?
X38 BEL was recorded at 189,514 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2021, an average of 7,750 miles a year.
Has X38 BEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BEL has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on X38 BEL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Oct 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X38 BEL find?
X38 BEL passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2021 with 3 advisories: coil spring corroded both rear springs and suspenson show corrosion; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge side wear; offside rear fuel pipe/s corroded fuel filler pipes and breather corroding.

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