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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

X38 FBLMOT history

X38 FBL is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 14 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 143,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

X38 FBL silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 4 Nov 2024
Mileage
143,389 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
2,691 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X38 FBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
14 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X38 FBL was last recorded at 143,389 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 1,883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,506 miles · 11 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
1,883 miles
Average per year
2,691 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,389 miles
  • 2023 – 141,506 miles
  • 2022 – 137,774 miles
  • 2021 – 136,443 miles
  • 2020 – 135,942 miles
  • 2019 – 134,967 miles
  • 2018 – 133,147 miles
  • 2017 – 130,830 miles
  • 2016 – 129,084 miles
  • 2015 – 126,319 miles
  • 2014 – 125,399 miles
  • 2013 – 122,932 miles
  • 2012 – 119,640 miles
  • 2011 – 116,919 miles
  • 2010 – 112,282 miles
  • 2009 – 107,724 miles
  • 2008 – 102,303 miles
  • 2007 – 97,603 miles
  • 2006 – 93,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail143,389 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, tread 3mm also tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail143,389 miles (+1,883)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,389 miles
    Test number
    805553828244
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced O/S Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge, tread 3mm also tyre cracking/perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass141,506 miles (+3,732)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    141,506 miles
    Test number
    591769807802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass137,774 miles (+1,331)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    137,774 miles
    Test number
    426008207317
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass136,443 miles (+11)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    136,443 miles
    Test number
    480742561142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  5. Fail136,432 miles (+490)3 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    826052173709
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  6. Pass135,942 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    135,942 miles
    Test number
    490717414809
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components/ both sill panels
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail135,942 miles (+975)1 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,942 miles
    Test number
    634085799993
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front and rear suspension components/ both sill panels
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass134,967 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    270787017601
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail134,967 miles (+1,820)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,967 miles
    Test number
    478561322729
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass133,147 miles (+2,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    133,147 miles
    Test number
    163021414949
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  11. Pass130,830 miles (+1,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,830 miles
    Test number
    115225496940
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass129,084 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    319998699443
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  13. Fail129,084 miles (+2,765)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,084 miles
    Test number
    662796117047
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  14. Fail126,319 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    426841295005
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass126,319 miles (+920)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    126,319 miles
    Test number
    748591695022
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass125,399 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    125,399 miles
    Test number
    485878314123
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  17. Fail125,399 miles (+2,467)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,399 miles
    Test number
    558548114175
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  18. Pass122,932 miles (+3,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    122,932 miles
    Test number
    935465403193
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass119,640 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    498711822110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail119,640 miles (+2,721)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,640 miles
    Test number
    285061122434
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass116,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    787280981064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail116,919 miles (+4,637)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,919 miles
    Test number
    616930281031
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass112,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    834378760048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,282 miles (+4,558)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,282 miles
    Test number
    151648660474
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass107,724 miles (+5,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,724 miles
    Test number
    582692189060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass102,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    101308498479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail102,303 miles (+4,700)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,303 miles
    Test number
    863341298097
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass97,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,603 miles
    Test number
    154918677453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail97,603 miles (+4,238)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,603 miles
    Test number
    570108477081
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass93,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    234261096061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail93,365 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,365 miles
    Test number
    162011096415
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Questions about X38 FBL

Does X38 FBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X38 FBL expired on 4 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X38 FBL?
The MOT on X38 FBL expired on 4 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X38 FBL done?
X38 FBL was recorded at 143,389 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 2,691 miles a year.
Has X38 FBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X38 FBL has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X38 FBL 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 FBL find?
X38 FBL failed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with 2 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords; seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced o/s sill; battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier, and 3 more.

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