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Ford Focus

Green · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

X437 DBRMOT history

X437 DBR is a green diesel Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 152,489 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2024.

X437 DBR green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Nov 2025
Mileage
152,489 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 DBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 DBR was last recorded at 152,489 miles on 7 Nov 2024, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,468 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,489 miles
  • 2023 – 151,539 miles
  • 2022 – 150,663 miles
  • 2021 – 149,680 miles
  • 2020 – 148,750 miles
  • 2019 – 147,320 miles
  • 2018 – 145,071 miles
  • 2017 – 143,173 miles
  • 2016 – 141,913 miles
  • 2015 – 140,014 miles
  • 2014 – 138,845 miles
  • 2013 – 137,343 miles
  • 2012 – 133,179 miles
  • 2011 – 128,632 miles
  • 2010 – 123,119 miles
  • 2009 – 117,499 miles
  • 2008 – 109,514 miles
  • 2007 – 101,308 miles
  • 2006 – 89,120 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,489 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear spring arms corroded

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.

  • Coil spring corroded BOTH FRONT

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Coil spring corroded BOTH REAR

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 22 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,489 miles (+21)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    152,489 miles
    Test number
    525407329580
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear spring arms corroded

  2. Fail152,468 miles (+929)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,468 miles
    Test number
    325209062290
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL FRONT AND REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened SPRING SUPPORT (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,539 miles (+876)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    151,539 miles
    Test number
    389748195860
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront NUMBER PLATE IN POOR CONDITION
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH REAR SPRING ARMS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass150,663 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,663 miles
    Test number
    993968603027
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT [GREASE] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION

  5. Fail150,663 miles (+983)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,663 miles
    Test number
    848784841417
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL REAR (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT [GREASE] (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH FRONT (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded BOTH REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUNDERBODY CORROSION

  6. Pass149,680 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    149,680 miles
    Test number
    995410127796
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail149,665 miles (+915)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,665 miles
    Test number
    366406578955
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass148,750 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,750 miles
    Test number
    963721114532
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  9. Fail148,747 miles (+1,427)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,747 miles
    Test number
    152739978971
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear sub frame corroded

  10. Pass147,320 miles (+2,249)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    147,320 miles
    Test number
    434873923942
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  11. Pass145,071 miles (+1,898)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,071 miles
    Test number
    744118633548
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass143,173 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    143,173 miles
    Test number
    981634472163
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  13. Fail143,147 miles (+1,234)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,147 miles
    Test number
    846984877016
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  14. Pass141,913 miles (+15)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    141,913 miles
    Test number
    307435030391
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Fail141,898 miles (+1,884)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,898 miles
    Test number
    395479318104
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

  16. Pass140,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    823539662198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail140,014 miles (+1,169)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,014 miles
    Test number
    521895510222
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Fail138,845 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,845 miles
    Test number
    825862074228
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass138,845 miles (+1,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    138,845 miles
    Test number
    848512874227
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass137,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    305965073255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail137,343 miles (+4,164)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,343 miles
    Test number
    386985273483
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass133,179 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    133,179 miles
    Test number
    338360852440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass128,632 miles (+5,513)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    128,632 miles
    Test number
    126065251219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass123,119 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    320408720448
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDriveshaft inner boots leaking slightly
    • NoteO/s electric leadlamp adjuster not working

  25. Fail123,119 miles (+5,620)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,119 miles
    Test number
    740288820258
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteDriveshaft inner boots leaking slightly
    • NoteS/s electric headlamp adjuster not working

  26. Pass117,499 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,499 miles
    Test number
    522030349266
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail117,499 miles (+7,985)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,499 miles
    Test number
    871650549221
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  28. Pass109,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    109,514 miles
    Test number
    204242848293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail109,514 miles (+8,206)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,514 miles
    Test number
    694452048231
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  30. Pass101,308 miles (+12,188)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    101,308 miles
    Test number
    691320357246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass89,120 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,120 miles
    Test number
    180414736217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X437 DBR

Does X437 DBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X437 DBR expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X437 DBR?
The MOT on X437 DBR expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X437 DBR done?
X437 DBR was recorded at 152,489 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2024, an average of 3,479 miles a year.
Has X437 DBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 DBR has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on X437 DBR 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 X437 DBR find?
X437 DBR passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2024 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rears; coil spring corroded all 4; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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