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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X448 JCEMOT history

X448 JCE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 14 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 236,454 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2026.

X448 JCE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 14 Oct 2027
Mileage
236,454 mi
At MOT on 15 Oct 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,013 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 JCE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 JCE was last recorded at 236,454 miles on 15 Oct 2026, 2,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,120 miles · 19 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
2,334 miles
Average per year
7,013 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,454 miles
  • 2024 – 234,120 miles
  • 2023 – 231,248 miles
  • 2022 – 227,759 miles
  • 2021 – 223,962 miles
  • 2020 – 221,785 miles
  • 2019 – 217,623 miles
  • 2018 – 214,141 miles
  • 2017 – 209,449 miles
  • 2016 – 202,639 miles
  • 2015 – 198,821 miles
  • 2014 – 195,542 miles
  • 2013 – 189,499 miles
  • 2012 – 177,303 miles
  • 2011 – 162,080 miles
  • 2010 – 147,824 miles
  • 2009 – 136,674 miles
  • 2008 – 123,595 miles
  • 2007 – 107,093 miles
  • 2006 – 91,470 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,454 miles

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear just above front sub frame

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,454 miles (+2,334)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    236,454 miles
    Test number
    408238427921

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass234,120 miles (+73)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    234,120 miles
    Test number
    347723372598
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail234,047 miles (+2,799)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,047 miles
    Test number
    897398764962
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass231,248 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    231,248 miles
    Test number
    219108928264
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail231,235 miles (+3,476)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,235 miles
    Test number
    601062983735
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass227,759 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    227,759 miles
    Test number
    601545299106
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear x member corroded

  7. Fail227,740 miles (+3,778)2 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,740 miles
    Test number
    133552447031
    • DangerousNearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Center inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished and split

  8. Pass223,962 miles (+65)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    223,962 miles
    Test number
    837541026446
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail223,897 miles (+2,112)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,897 miles
    Test number
    275981313203
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both from master cylinder to front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass221,785 miles (+4,162)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    221,785 miles
    Test number
    233347088413
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass217,623 miles (+127)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    217,623 miles
    Test number
    341080947677
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear just above front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in under seal making it hard to do a full inspection

  12. Fail217,496 miles (+3,355)3 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,496 miles
    Test number
    234931231914
    • MajorOffside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorbers top area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear just above front sub frame (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass214,141 miles (+151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    214,141 miles
    Test number
    430737833392
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded Middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail213,990 miles (+4,541)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,990 miles
    Test number
    418478202860
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded middle to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass209,449 miles (+6,810)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    209,449 miles
    Test number
    344400576690

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass202,639 miles (+47)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    202,639 miles
    Test number
    944143447060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail202,592 miles (+3,771)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,592 miles
    Test number
    644760074732
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass198,821 miles (+3,279)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    198,821 miles
    Test number
    818408655005
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteRust forming on underside of vehicle

  19. Pass195,542 miles (+6,043)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    195,542 miles
    Test number
    328838954013
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass189,499 miles (+12,196)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    189,499 miles
    Test number
    618649853026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass177,303 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    177,303 miles
    Test number
    508483152015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail177,303 miles (+15,223)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,303 miles
    Test number
    976372352057
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass162,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    162,080 miles
    Test number
    275196351052
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Fail162,080 miles (+14,256)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,080 miles
    Test number
    668586151022
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass147,824 miles (+45)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    147,824 miles
    Test number
    753414740045
    • NoteBoth front inner driveshaft gaiters are leaking grease.
    • NoteSlight scratching to windscreen.

  26. Fail147,779 miles (+11,105)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,779 miles
    Test number
    921203140019
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBoth front inner drive shaft gaiters are leaking grease.
    • NoteSlight scratching to windscreen.

  27. Pass136,674 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    136,674 miles
    Test number
    174992369413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail136,656 miles (+13,061)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    612586559001
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass123,595 miles (+16,502)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,595 miles
    Test number
    152609058493
    • NoteAll brake pipes are starting to corrode.

  30. Pass107,093 miles (+15,623)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    107,093 miles
    Test number
    150001567430
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  31. Pass91,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    91,470 miles
    Test number
    723442546016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 JCE

Does X448 JCE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X448 JCE is valid until 14 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X448 JCE?
The MOT on X448 JCE is valid until 14 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X448 JCE done?
X448 JCE was recorded at 236,454 miles at its MOT on 15 Oct 2026, an average of 7,013 miles a year.
Has X448 JCE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 JCE has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X448 JCE 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 JCE find?
X448 JCE passed its latest MOT on 15 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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