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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc

X453 EAAMOT history

X453 EAA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Apr 2024.

X453 EAA green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2024
Mileage
167,231 mi
At MOT on 19 Apr 2024
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,941 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X453 EAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2024
Latest MOT test
19 Apr 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X453 EAA was last recorded at 167,231 miles on 19 Apr 2024, 6,395 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,836 miles · 9 May 2023
Between the last two tests
6,395 miles
Average per year
7,941 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 167,231 miles
  • 2023 – 160,836 miles
  • 2022 – 156,035 miles
  • 2021 – 150,896 miles
  • 2020 – 144,272 miles
  • 2019 – 136,702 miles
  • 2018 – 130,740 miles
  • 2017 – 124,316 miles
  • 2016 – 116,001 miles
  • 2015 – 109,993 miles
  • 2014 – 103,409 miles
  • 2013 – 94,687 miles
  • 2012 – 86,627 miles
  • 2011 – 74,049 miles
  • 2010 – 59,062 miles
  • 2009 – 44,498 miles
  • 2008 – 35,471 miles
  • 2007 – 26,207 miles
  • 2006 – 23,764 miles
  • 2005 – 21,536 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail167,231 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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, 2011–2014

  • Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gear oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Sill covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail167,231 miles (+6,395)7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,231 miles
    Test number
    519119046286
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass160,836 miles (+4,801)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    160,836 miles
    Test number
    875151401257
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Drop Links (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail156,035 miles (+5,139)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,035 miles
    Test number
    912854283888
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass150,896 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,896 miles
    Test number
    570335270356
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail150,896 miles (+6,624)2 dangerous1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,896 miles
    Test number
    474511495297
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass144,272 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    228102560208
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  7. Fail144,272 miles (+7,570)5 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,272 miles
    Test number
    147583744722
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened trailing arm severely bent (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 68% nearside behind (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre wearing inner edge
    • AdvisorySill covers fitted

  8. Pass136,702 miles (+5,962)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    136,702 miles
    Test number
    845201569279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass130,740 miles (+6,424)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    130,740 miles
    Test number
    473809766855
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Boths (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass124,316 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    124,316 miles
    Test number
    639100777066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

  11. Fail124,310 miles (+8,309)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,310 miles
    Test number
    181664367019
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded In wheel arch behind mudshield (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded in wheel arch behind mudshield (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryO/S Front tyre worn on inner edge

  12. Pass116,001 miles (+6,008)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    204542763111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryInlet air hose split

  13. Pass109,993 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    165342281079
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate ageing
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills cover in trim
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel
    • AdvisoryNail nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  14. Fail109,993 miles (+6,584)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,993 miles
    Test number
    560864901957
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear number plate ageing
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills cover in trim
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake has long travel
    • AdvisoryNail nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump damp
    • AdvisorySlight play steering rack

  15. Pass103,409 miles (+8,722)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    103,409 miles
    Test number
    679157064207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass94,687 miles (+8,060)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    94,687 miles
    Test number
    608012663273
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust brackets corroding

  17. Pass86,627 miles (+12,578)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    86,627 miles
    Test number
    689180572266
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail74,049 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    485709541456
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass74,049 miles (+14,987)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    576849841338
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass59,062 miles (+14,564)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    59,062 miles
    Test number
    641562840325
    • NoteCHIPS IN WINDSCREEN
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePOWER STEERING FLUID ON MINIMUM
    • NoteREAR NO PLATE STARTING TO DISFIGURE

  21. Pass44,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    793983249321
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail44,498 miles (+9,027)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,498 miles
    Test number
    972123949352
    • 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)
    • 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)

  23. Pass35,471 miles (+9,264)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    35,471 miles
    Test number
    944375048323
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass26,207 miles (+2,443)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    26,207 miles
    Test number
    820724347373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass23,764 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    23,764 miles
    Test number
    471554536460

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass21,536 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    21,536 miles
    Test number
    153368845319
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about X453 EAA

Does X453 EAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X453 EAA expired on 8 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X453 EAA?
The MOT on X453 EAA expired on 8 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X453 EAA done?
X453 EAA was recorded at 167,231 miles at its MOT on 19 Apr 2024, an average of 7,941 miles a year.
Has X453 EAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X453 EAA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on X453 EAA 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 X453 EAA find?
X453 EAA failed its latest MOT on 19 Apr 2024 with 7 major defects and 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link; nearside front track rod end ball joint has excessive play; nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn drop link, and 10 more.

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