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Ford Focus

Yellow · Petrol · 2001 · 1,988 cc

X451 WRMMOT history

X451 WRM is a yellow petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 123,233 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2025.

X451 WRM yellow Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Oct 2026
Mileage
123,233 mi
At MOT on 9 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X451 WRM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,988 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
1 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X451 WRM was last recorded at 123,233 miles on 9 Oct 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2015: 112,220 miles, lower than 112,229 miles on 26 May 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
123,223 miles · 29 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 123,233 miles
  • 2024 – 123,223 miles
  • 2022 – 122,763 miles
  • 2021 – 120,796 miles
  • 2020 – 120,785 miles
  • 2017 – 120,409 miles
  • 2016 – 115,682 miles
  • 2015 – 112,220 miles
  • 2014 – 104,154 miles
  • 2012 – 103,185 miles
  • 2011 – 101,345 miles
  • 2010 – 97,528 miles
  • 2009 – 92,765 miles
  • 2008 – 86,682 miles
  • 2007 – 80,003 miles
  • 2006 – 73,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass123,233 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryAftermarket bumpers, side skirts and arches fitted at time of test

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass123,233 miles (+10)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    123,233 miles
    Test number
    763434835597
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryAftermarket bumpers, side skirts and arches fitted at time of test

  2. Pass123,223 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    123,223 miles
    Test number
    800321189464
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  3. Fail123,223 miles (+460)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,223 miles
    Test number
    432840138953
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  4. Pass122,763 miles (+1,967)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    122,763 miles
    Test number
    201543930412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass120,796 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    120,796 miles
    Test number
    433518208808
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  6. Pass120,785 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2021
    Odometer
    120,785 miles
    Test number
    457214217708
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail120,785 miles (+376)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,785 miles
    Test number
    120413950999
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass120,409 miles (+4,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    120,409 miles
    Test number
    760331057800
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  9. Pass115,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    436341641695

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail115,682 miles (+3,462)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,682 miles
    Test number
    643854716716
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureSubframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded front (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass112,220 miles (-9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    112,220 miles
    Test number
    847676775119
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail112,229 miles (+8,075)3 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,229 miles
    Test number
    815696545108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass104,154 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,154 miles
    Test number
    869063974086
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  14. Fail104,152 miles (+967)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,152 miles
    Test number
    798577264029
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear tyres perishing

  15. Pass103,185 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    103,185 miles
    Test number
    517445022338
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail103,185 miles (+1,840)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,185 miles
    Test number
    286304622384
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass101,345 miles (+3,817)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    101,345 miles
    Test number
    877101711306
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass97,528 miles (+4,763)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    97,528 miles
    Test number
    424775110388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass92,765 miles (+6,083)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    561156509310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,682 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    86,682 miles
    Test number
    313685518376
    • NoteNs os lower door sills not visible due to plastic sill covers/ raining at time of test heavy

  21. Fail86,641 miles (+6,638)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,641 miles
    Test number
    873592618324
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureSide repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass80,003 miles (+6,945)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    80,003 miles
    Test number
    924796207365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass73,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    911657516322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail73,058 miles (+9,730)2 dangerous3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,058 miles
    Test number
    711024216394
    • DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNo reverse light
    • NoteWater leak from thermostat

  25. Pass63,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    63,328 miles
    Test number
    551688926068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail63,328 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,328 miles
    Test number
    681428026014
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about X451 WRM

Does X451 WRM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X451 WRM expired on 8 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X451 WRM?
The MOT on X451 WRM expired on 8 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X451 WRM done?
X451 WRM was recorded at 123,233 miles at its MOT on 9 Oct 2025, an average of 3,041 miles a year.
Has X451 WRM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X451 WRM has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X451 WRM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X451 WRM find?
X451 WRM passed its latest MOT on 9 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside front outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 3 more.

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