
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc
X451 TPUMOT history
X451 TPU is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Dec 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 159,992 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Oct 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Oct 2024
- Mileage
- 159,992 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2023
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X451 TPU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 21 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Oct 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
X451 TPU was last recorded at 159,992 miles on 5 Oct 2023, 9,840 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 150,152 miles · 1 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 9,840 miles
- Average per year
- 5,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 159,992 miles
- 2022 – 150,152 miles
- 2021 – 145,158 miles
- 2020 – 137,740 miles
- 2019 – 133,777 miles
- 2018 – 131,506 miles
- 2017 – 129,068 miles
- 2016 – 126,471 miles
- 2015 – 122,367 miles
- 2014 – 120,301 miles
- 2012 – 118,118 miles
- 2011 – 114,898 miles
- 2010 – 111,234 miles
- 2009 – 101,668 miles
- 2008 – 91,873 miles
- 2007 – 77,815 miles
- 2006 – 64,449 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
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 pedal wearing smooth
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2016
Full MOT history
24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass159,992 miles (+9,840)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 159,992 miles
- Test number
- 285912055827
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY close (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very close (5.2.3 (e))
Pass150,152 miles (+4,994)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 150,152 miles
- Test number
- 592319375671
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose has slight twist
Pass145,158 miles (+34)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 145,158 miles
- Test number
- 576297268703
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail145,124 miles (+7,384)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,124 miles
- Test number
- 580382975106
- MajorOffside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Weeping Grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass137,740 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 137,740 miles
- Test number
- 164968516734
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail137,737 miles (+3,960)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,737 miles
- Test number
- 491331290837
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass133,777 miles (+2,271)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 133,777 miles
- Test number
- 476707268995
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside/offside rear inner sills
Pass131,506 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 131,506 miles
- Test number
- 529587852579
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,506 miles (+2,438)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,506 miles
- Test number
- 138886534277
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass129,068 miles (+2,597)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 129,068 miles
- Test number
- 806055958798
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to rear suspension components
Pass126,471 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 126,471 miles
- Test number
- 481951084729
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,469 miles (+1,843)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,469 miles
- Test number
- 813233874537
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass124,626 miles (+2,259)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 124,626 miles
- Test number
- 524384510048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,367 miles (+2,066)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 122,367 miles
- Test number
- 109199115046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail120,301 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,301 miles
- Test number
- 498067104009
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Pass120,301 miles (+2,183)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 120,301 miles
- Test number
- 818967004096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass118,118 miles (+3,220)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 118,118 miles
- Test number
- 337769912331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass114,898 miles (+3,664)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 114,898 miles
- Test number
- 149012231256
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,234 miles (+9,566)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 111,234 miles
- Test number
- 984149330261
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass101,668 miles (+9,795)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 101,668 miles
- Test number
- 832169369119
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
Pass91,873 miles (+14,058)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 91,873 miles
- Test number
- 260186978140
- NoteBrake anti slip worn
- NoteO/s/r tyre outer edge low
Pass77,815 miles (+96)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 77,815 miles
- Test number
- 853657077158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,719 miles (+13,270)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,719 miles
- Test number
- 271724777138
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass64,449 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 64,449 miles
- Test number
- 171853876190
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteSill covers fitted
Questions about X451 TPU
- Does X451 TPU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X451 TPU expired on 4 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X451 TPU?
- The MOT on X451 TPU expired on 4 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X451 TPU done?
- X451 TPU was recorded at 159,992 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2023, an average of 5,527 miles a year.
- Has X451 TPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X451 TPU has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on X451 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 X451 TPU find?
- X451 TPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2023 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.
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