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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X38 BFAMOT history

X38 BFA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 8 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 1 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

X38 BFA green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Feb 2027
Mileage
109,353 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 BFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
8 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X38 BFA was last recorded at 109,353 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 1,884 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
107,469 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,884 miles
Average per year
4,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,353 miles
  • 2025 – 107,469 miles
  • 2024 – 105,305 miles
  • 2023 – 101,892 miles
  • 2022 – 98,314 miles
  • 2021 – 95,072 miles
  • 2020 – 91,339 miles
  • 2019 – 86,123 miles
  • 2018 – 80,902 miles
  • 2017 – 72,996 miles
  • 2016 – 66,597 miles
  • 2015 – 61,479 miles
  • 2014 – 55,608 miles
  • 2013 – 51,398 miles
  • 2012 – 46,197 miles
  • 2011 – 41,277 miles
  • 2010 – 35,479 miles
  • 2009 – 30,379 miles
  • 2008 – 28,472 miles
  • 2007 – 25,783 miles
  • 2006 – 22,634 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,353 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2025–2026

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    109,353 miles
    Test number
    716893839138
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail109,347 miles (+1,878)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,347 miles
    Test number
    984620533893
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass107,469 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    107,469 miles
    Test number
    975063553609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail107,448 miles (+2,143)2 dangerous5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,448 miles
    Test number
    968153357454
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  5. Pass105,305 miles (+3,413)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    643477109032
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass101,892 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    101,892 miles
    Test number
    346182588472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass98,314 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    98,314 miles
    Test number
    557224755994

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass95,072 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    95,072 miles
    Test number
    366945898026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass91,339 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    91,339 miles
    Test number
    593047967158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass86,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    150080296243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail86,123 miles (+5,221)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,123 miles
    Test number
    531814051273
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  12. Pass80,902 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    80,902 miles
    Test number
    920961520174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass72,996 miles (+6,399)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    72,996 miles
    Test number
    357504741192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass66,597 miles (+5,118)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,597 miles
    Test number
    483657912742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    168681625003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail61,479 miles (+5,871)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,479 miles
    Test number
    909781425034
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)
  17. Pass55,608 miles (+4,210)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,608 miles
    Test number
    228235514082
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  18. Pass51,398 miles (+5,201)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,398 miles
    Test number
    166056813017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass46,197 miles (+4,920)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,197 miles
    Test number
    866258412039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass41,277 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    498569411078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail41,277 miles (+5,798)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,277 miles
    Test number
    878269311014
    • 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)
  22. Pass35,479 miles (+5,100)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,479 miles
    Test number
    682268610032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,379 miles (+1,907)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    30,379 miles
    Test number
    301404319081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass28,472 miles (+2,689)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    28,472 miles
    Test number
    590218628090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,783 miles (+3,149)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    25,783 miles
    Test number
    130106927047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass22,634 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    22,634 miles
    Test number
    382280126046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X38 BFA

Does X38 BFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X38 BFA is valid until 1 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on X38 BFA?
The MOT on X38 BFA is valid until 1 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X38 BFA done?
X38 BFA was recorded at 109,353 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 4,331 miles a year.
Has X38 BFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 BFA has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on X38 BFA 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 X38 BFA find?
X38 BFA passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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