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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X438 JBHMOT history

X438 JBH is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 74,744 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2022.

X438 JBH red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Jan 2023
Mileage
74,744 mi
At MOT on 4 Jan 2022
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X438 JBH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Jan 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X438 JBH was last recorded at 74,744 miles on 4 Jan 2022, 977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
73,767 miles · 16 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
977 miles
Average per year
2,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 74,744 miles
  • 2020 – 73,767 miles
  • 2019 – 73,054 miles
  • 2018 – 71,126 miles
  • 2017 – 68,697 miles
  • 2016 – 66,114 miles
  • 2015 – 63,529 miles
  • 2014 – 60,583 miles
  • 2013 – 58,727 miles
  • 2012 – 56,699 miles
  • 2011 – 54,259 miles
  • 2009 – 48,377 miles
  • 2008 – 45,453 miles
  • 2007 – 42,024 miles
  • 2006 – 38,131 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass74,744 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all rear (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryN/s/e floor-sill , under rear wings and both rear ends of sills all corroding

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f-rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Under rear wings and rear sills-floors all corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass74,744 miles (+977)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    74,744 miles
    Test number
    816726970910
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-n/s/r (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil all rear (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s/e floor-sill , under rear wings and both rear ends of sills all corroding

  2. Pass73,767 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    73,767 miles
    Test number
    979078396929
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder rear wings and rear sills-floors all corroding

  3. Fail73,767 miles (+713)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,767 miles
    Test number
    354337919064
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f-rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder rear wings and rear sills-floors all corroding

  4. Pass73,054 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    587859752967
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors , ends of sills and under rear arches all corroding

  5. Fail73,054 miles (+1,928)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,054 miles
    Test number
    552616369432
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear sills-floors , ends of sills and under rear arches all corroding

  6. Pass71,126 miles (+2,429)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    71,126 miles
    Test number
    587159784121
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper coil spring located correctly?
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySub frames and under rear arches corroding

  7. Pass68,697 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    173514403082
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder rear wings , front and rear sub frames all corroding

  8. Fail68,697 miles (+2,583)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,697 miles
    Test number
    212327047705
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder rear wings , front and rear sub frames all corroding

  9. Pass66,114 miles (+2,585)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    66,114 miles
    Test number
    372953311091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight bulge?
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnder rear wings , front and rear sub frames all corroding

  10. Pass63,529 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    63,529 miles
    Test number
    586258802758
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail63,529 miles (+2,946)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,529 miles
    Test number
    939327275096
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass60,583 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    488766644483
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r service brake lazy

  13. Fail60,583 miles (+1,856)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,583 miles
    Test number
    219836944336
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r service brake lazy

  14. Pass58,727 miles (+2,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    58,727 miles
    Test number
    115450453376
    • NoteBoth rear tyres close to wear bars

  15. Pass56,699 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    56,699 miles
    Test number
    616208542345
    • NoteDownpipe slight leak and starting to part
    • NoteN/s/r upper spring not located properly fouling subframe?
    • NoteRear under wings corroding

  16. Fail56,688 miles (+2,429)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,688 miles
    Test number
    819985542384
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDownpipe slight leak and starting to part
    • NoteN/s/r upper spring not located properly fouling subframe?
    • NoteRear under wings corroding

  17. Pass54,259 miles (+2,845)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    54,259 miles
    Test number
    807191941376
    • NoteDownpipe starting to part
    • NoteUnder rear wings starting to corrode

  18. Pass51,414 miles (+3,037)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    51,414 miles
    Test number
    105904901061
    • NoteAuto box cooler pipes at radiator damp/leaking
    • NoteN/s/r service brake lazy

  19. Pass48,377 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    48,377 miles
    Test number
    474858849465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass45,453 miles (+3,429)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    45,453 miles
    Test number
    272517458362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass42,024 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    42,024 miles
    Test number
    381415367383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,131 miles (+5,554)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    38,131 miles
    Test number
    482906756359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass32,577 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,577 miles
    Test number
    762203506010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X438 JBH

Does X438 JBH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X438 JBH expired on 5 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X438 JBH?
The MOT on X438 JBH expired on 5 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X438 JBH done?
X438 JBH was recorded at 74,744 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2022, an average of 2,635 miles a year.
Has X438 JBH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X438 JBH has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on X438 JBH 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 JBH find?
X438 JBH passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-n/s/r; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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