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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

X448 BLHMOT history

X448 BLH is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 138,756 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Feb 2024.

X448 BLH black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2025
Mileage
138,756 mi
At MOT on 15 Feb 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 BLH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 BLH was last recorded at 138,756 miles on 15 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
138,756 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 138,756 miles
  • 2023 – 130,925 miles
  • 2022 – 130,886 miles
  • 2021 – 128,494 miles
  • 2020 – 123,515 miles
  • 2019 – 121,728 miles
  • 2018 – 119,846 miles
  • 2017 – 116,088 miles
  • 2016 – 109,526 miles
  • 2015 – 105,230 miles
  • 2014 – 100,349 miles
  • 2013 – 96,148 miles
  • 2012 – 91,177 miles
  • 2011 – 86,635 miles
  • 2010 – 82,101 miles
  • 2009 – 78,014 miles
  • 2008 – 73,124 miles
  • 2007 – 63,979 miles
  • 2006 – 53,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass138,756 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass138,756 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    138,756 miles
    Test number
    275014885190
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail138,756 miles (+7,831)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,756 miles
    Test number
    946862162024
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass130,925 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    130,925 miles
    Test number
    556317937136
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail130,923 miles (+37)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,923 miles
    Test number
    836355294357
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail130,886 miles (+2,392)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,886 miles
    Test number
    982839298572
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mainfeed to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s plastic outer sill covers fitted
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and arms corroded

  6. Pass128,494 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    128,494 miles
    Test number
    875128787609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail128,493 miles (+4,978)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,493 miles
    Test number
    527881421927
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass123,515 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    123,515 miles
    Test number
    478509642661
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail123,514 miles (+1,786)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,514 miles
    Test number
    275495872223
    • MajorFront Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass121,728 miles (+1,882)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    121,728 miles
    Test number
    206183267515
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear rear axle corroded

  11. Pass119,846 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    119,846 miles
    Test number
    586065502384
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  12. Fail119,846 miles (+3,758)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,846 miles
    Test number
    592204608019
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside sub-fram (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

  13. Pass116,088 miles (+6,562)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    116,088 miles
    Test number
    277112688374
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass109,526 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    109,526 miles
    Test number
    853215350899

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass105,230 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,230 miles
    Test number
    822859582698
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySub-frame repaired, but not inappropriately front, has under-sealing on it (2.4.A.2)

  16. Fail105,210 miles (+4,861)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    389940426812
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened front subframe (2.4.G.1)

  17. Pass100,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    100,349 miles
    Test number
    708814154213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,339 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,339 miles
    Test number
    379724754422
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  19. Pass96,148 miles (+4,971)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    96,148 miles
    Test number
    947295353243
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteCorrosion to inner face of both front brake disc

  20. Pass91,177 miles (+4,542)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    91,177 miles
    Test number
    236466432217
    • NoteO/S wiper blade splitting on ends
    • NoteCorrosion on inner faceof both front discs

  21. Fail86,635 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    146046731264
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass86,635 miles (+4,534)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    86,635 miles
    Test number
    805026431205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,101 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    213787740289
    • Repaired at testFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass82,101 miles (+4,087)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    82,101 miles
    Test number
    554247640292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,014 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    884731649284
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass78,014 miles (+4,890)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    78,014 miles
    Test number
    964571349240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass73,124 miles (+3,877)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,124 miles
    Test number
    312387158477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail69,247 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    763424978071
    • Repaired at testRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  29. Pass69,247 miles (+5,268)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    69,247 miles
    Test number
    912304178025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass63,979 miles (+10,459)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    63,979 miles
    Test number
    451272977060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass53,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,520 miles
    Test number
    972619166027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 BLH

Does X448 BLH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X448 BLH expired on 14 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X448 BLH?
The MOT on X448 BLH expired on 14 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X448 BLH done?
X448 BLH was recorded at 138,756 miles at its MOT on 15 Feb 2024, an average of 4,752 miles a year.
Has X448 BLH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 BLH has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on X448 BLH 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 X448 BLH find?
X448 BLH passed its latest MOT on 15 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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