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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,388 cc

X454 BAAMOT history

X454 BAA is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 26 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2023.

X454 BAA red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 28 Feb 2024
Mileage
143,631 mi
At MOT on 24 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,929 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X454 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,388 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
26 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
24 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X454 BAA was last recorded at 143,631 miles on 24 Feb 2023, 1,091 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Mar 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Feb 2009: 16,098 miles, lower than 71,848 miles on 25 Feb 2008.
  • 25 Feb 2019: 137,750 miles, lower than 139,086 miles on 27 Feb 2018.

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
142,540 miles · 1 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1,091 miles
Average per year
4,929 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 143,631 miles
  • 2022 – 142,540 miles
  • 2021 – 141,545 miles
  • 2020 – 140,947 miles
  • 2019 – 137,750 miles
  • 2018 – 139,086 miles
  • 2017 – 131,497 miles
  • 2016 – 128,167 miles
  • 2015 – 123,843 miles
  • 2014 – 118,713 miles
  • 2013 – 110,104 miles
  • 2012 – 98,875 miles
  • 2011 – 90,306 miles
  • 2010 – 81,794 miles
  • 2009 – 16,098 miles
  • 2008 – 71,848 miles
  • 2007 – 64,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,631 miles
  • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust heat shield insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,631 miles (+1,091)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,631 miles
    Test number
    865242414983
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass142,540 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,540 miles
    Test number
    488971375006
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail142,540 miles (+995)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,540 miles
    Test number
    999193316686
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass141,545 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    631189246406
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail141,545 miles (+598)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,545 miles
    Test number
    199954624551
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass140,947 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    140,947 miles
    Test number
    256339951803
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight noise on both front wheels when rotated

  7. Fail140,945 miles (+3,195)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,945 miles
    Test number
    340967560273
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisorySlight noise on both front wheels when rotated

  8. Pass137,750 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    585368303960
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  9. Fail137,750 miles (-1,336)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,750 miles
    Test number
    220481145153
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perishing

  10. Pass139,086 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    139,086 miles
    Test number
    504288023299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail139,086 miles (+7,589)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,086 miles
    Test number
    667401085753
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass131,497 miles (+3,330)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    131,497 miles
    Test number
    233823996894
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  13. Pass128,167 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    281143315994
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail128,167 miles (+4,324)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,167 miles
    Test number
    745968239205
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass123,843 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    196055855491
    • NoteFlexible exhaust joint slightly deteriorating

  16. Fail123,843 miles (+5,130)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,843 miles
    Test number
    577795655077
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • NoteFlexible exhaust joint slightly deteriorating

  17. Pass118,713 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    119998054404
    • NoteFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

  18. Fail118,713 miles (+8,609)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    887237454088
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

  19. Pass110,104 miles (+11,229)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    110,104 miles
    Test number
    809136753059
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slightly out of shape
    • NoteExhaust front flexi deteriorating

  20. Pass98,875 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    98,875 miles
    Test number
    118855752495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass90,306 miles (+8,512)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    90,306 miles
    Test number
    328065851071
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass81,794 miles (+65,696)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    81,794 miles
    Test number
    470266650004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass16,098 miles (-55,750)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    16,098 miles
    Test number
    651411059062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass71,848 miles (+7,044)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    71,848 miles
    Test number
    793146158088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    64,804 miles
    Test number
    201398757099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X454 BAA

Does X454 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X454 BAA expired on 28 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X454 BAA?
The MOT on X454 BAA expired on 28 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X454 BAA done?
X454 BAA was recorded at 143,631 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2023, an average of 4,929 miles a year.
Has X454 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X454 BAA has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on X454 BAA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 20 Feb 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X454 BAA find?
X454 BAA passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 6 more.

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