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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

X448 TPUMOT history

X448 TPU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 193,212 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2024.

X448 TPU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 7 Oct 2025
Mileage
193,212 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
8,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 TPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
20 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 TPU was last recorded at 193,212 miles on 8 Oct 2024, 7,256 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,956 miles · 27 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,256 miles
Average per year
8,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 193,212 miles
  • 2023 – 185,956 miles
  • 2022 – 179,361 miles
  • 2021 – 172,010 miles
  • 2020 – 164,151 miles
  • 2019 – 156,717 miles
  • 2018 – 155,049 miles
  • 2017 – 151,664 miles
  • 2016 – 148,351 miles
  • 2015 – 142,258 miles
  • 2014 – 133,186 miles
  • 2013 – 129,367 miles
  • 2012 – 117,653 miles
  • 2011 – 101,352 miles
  • 2010 – 90,009 miles
  • 2009 – 75,923 miles
  • 2008 – 59,834 miles
  • 2007 – 46,286 miles
  • 2006 – 35,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,212 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
  • AdvisoryReduced effort from nearside parking brake

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

31 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,212 miles (+7,256)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,212 miles
    Test number
    629856323419
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge
    • AdvisoryReduced effort from nearside parking brake

  2. Pass185,956 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    185,956 miles
    Test number
    433086153148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort from offside parking brake

  3. Fail185,956 miles (+6,595)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,956 miles
    Test number
    837950408372
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryReduced effort from offside parking brake

  4. Pass179,361 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    179,361 miles
    Test number
    966661275921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake has reduced effort

  5. Fail179,361 miles (+7,351)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,361 miles
    Test number
    517506160843
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside parking brake has reduced effort

  6. Pass172,010 miles (+7,859)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    172,010 miles
    Test number
    259996396578

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass164,151 miles (+7,434)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    164,151 miles
    Test number
    238470100726

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass156,717 miles (+1,668)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    156,717 miles
    Test number
    548282777255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass155,049 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    155,049 miles
    Test number
    450600618772
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,029 miles (+3,365)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,029 miles
    Test number
    139478110103
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,664 miles (+3,313)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    151,664 miles
    Test number
    482966723964
    • AdvisoryCentral Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear no plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryReduced effort from offside handbrake

  12. Pass148,351 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    148,351 miles
    Test number
    375104989749
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  13. Fail148,347 miles (+6,089)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,347 miles
    Test number
    548594092761
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear no plate starting to delaminate

  14. Pass142,258 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    142,258 miles
    Test number
    142911540041
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail142,258 miles (+9,072)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,258 miles
    Test number
    342049148188
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass133,186 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,186 miles
    Test number
    149429884115
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail133,186 miles (+3,819)1 dangerous3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,186 miles
    Test number
    906939984195
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass129,367 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    129,367 miles
    Test number
    267963503234
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Fail129,367 miles (+11,714)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,367 miles
    Test number
    426093903271
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail117,653 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    318247862111
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil level low,done,now ok.
    • NoteTwo small stone chips in zone A.

  21. Pass117,653 miles (+16,301)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    117,653 miles
    Test number
    498007262130
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine oil level low,done,now ok.
    • NoteTwo small stone chips in zone A.

  22. Pass101,352 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    101,352 miles
    Test number
    729004261166
    • NoteSlight damage to the rear no/plate.
    • NoteTwo small stone chips in front w/screen.

  23. Fail101,352 miles (+11,343)3 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,352 miles
    Test number
    919584561125
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteSlight damage to the rear no/plate.
    • NoteTwo small stone chips in front w/screen.

  24. Pass90,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    254680760488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail90,009 miles (+14,086)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,009 miles
    Test number
    991830060130
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass75,923 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    133208649114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,923 miles (+16,089)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,923 miles
    Test number
    971348549183
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  28. Pass59,834 miles (+13,548)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    59,834 miles
    Test number
    443412968102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail46,286 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    231219867124
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

  30. Pass46,286 miles (+10,629)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    46,286 miles
    Test number
    340049667195
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn to 3 mm.

  31. Pass35,657 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    35,657 miles
    Test number
    892271776146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 TPU

Does X448 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X448 TPU expired on 7 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X448 TPU?
The MOT on X448 TPU expired on 7 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X448 TPU done?
X448 TPU was recorded at 193,212 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2024, an average of 8,608 miles a year.
Has X448 TPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 TPU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on X448 TPU 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 TPU find?
X448 TPU passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front exhaust mounting defective; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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