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Gold · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X438 FKXMOT history

X438 FKX is a gold petrol Ford Focus first used on 3 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 54,085 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

X438 FKX gold Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Nov 2024
Mileage
54,085 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,021 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 FKX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Gold
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 FKX was last recorded at 54,085 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 2,241 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
51,844 miles · 7 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
2,241 miles
Average per year
1,021 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 54,085 miles
  • 2022 – 51,844 miles
  • 2021 – 51,609 miles
  • 2020 – 51,360 miles
  • 2019 – 51,079 miles
  • 2018 – 50,696 miles
  • 2017 – 50,174 miles
  • 2016 – 49,684 miles
  • 2015 – 49,275 miles
  • 2014 – 48,633 miles
  • 2013 – 47,531 miles
  • 2012 – 45,794 miles
  • 2011 – 43,884 miles
  • 2010 – 42,481 miles
  • 2009 – 41,040 miles
  • 2008 – 39,278 miles
  • 2007 – 37,834 miles
  • 2006 – 36,693 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass54,085 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front tyre getting low & side wall perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass54,085 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    915828333671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail54,085 miles (+2,241)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,085 miles
    Test number
    114352526087
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass51,844 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    51,844 miles
    Test number
    744042805703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass51,609 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    849559556776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail51,609 miles (+249)4 dangerous6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,609 miles
    Test number
    430271963056
    • DangerousNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass51,360 miles (+281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    51,360 miles
    Test number
    842742081798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake slight bind when spun by hand

  7. Pass51,079 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    695265320426
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame heavily corroded

  8. Fail51,079 miles (+383)2 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,079 miles
    Test number
    532366517657
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub frame heavily corroded

  9. Pass50,696 miles (+522)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    50,696 miles
    Test number
    878113309125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass50,174 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    898439928668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail50,174 miles (+490)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,174 miles
    Test number
    821407330565
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  12. Pass49,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    827160184870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail49,684 miles (+409)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,684 miles
    Test number
    358169880992
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  14. Pass49,275 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    49,275 miles
    Test number
    579889358507
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low & side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  15. Fail49,273 miles (+640)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,273 miles
    Test number
    947102453412
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill & wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & wheel arch (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill & wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre getting low & side wall perishing
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass48,633 miles (+1,102)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    48,633 miles
    Test number
    297118504364
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass47,531 miles (+1,737)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    47,531 miles
    Test number
    607761213308
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteMiddle exhaust pipe is corroded

  18. Pass45,794 miles (+1,910)15 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    45,794 miles
    Test number
    667283012320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear axle has surface corrsion

  19. Pass43,884 miles (+1,403)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    43,884 miles
    Test number
    588237401307
    • NoteBrake pipe leading to nearside front corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes leading to rear flex hoses corroded

  20. Pass42,481 miles (+1,441)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    42,481 miles
    Test number
    623138200313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass41,040 miles (+1,762)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    41,040 miles
    Test number
    200867009392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail39,278 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    220448308379
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe borderline with corrossion
    • NoteOffside and nearside brake pipes that lead to rear flex hoses border line with corrossion

  23. Pass39,278 miles (+1,444)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,278 miles
    Test number
    763348908390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front brake pipe borderline with corrossion
    • NoteOffside and nearside brake pipes that lead to rear flex hoses border line with corrossion

  24. Pass37,834 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    860136007333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Fail37,834 miles (+1,141)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,834 miles
    Test number
    502106007366
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass36,693 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    36,693 miles
    Test number
    491796006499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Questions about X438 FKX

Does X438 FKX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 FKX expired on 22 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 FKX?
The MOT on X438 FKX expired on 22 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 FKX done?
X438 FKX was recorded at 54,085 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 1,021 miles a year.
Has X438 FKX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 FKX has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on X438 FKX 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 X438 FKX find?
X438 FKX passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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