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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X463 XOTMOT history

X463 XOT is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 2 Feb 2001. Its MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 172,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2025.

X463 XOT blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Sept 2025
Mileage
172,829 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X463 XOT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
2 Feb 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

X463 XOT was last recorded at 172,829 miles on 1 Oct 2025, 2,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,100 miles · 21 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,729 miles
Average per year
5,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 172,829 miles
  • 2024 – 170,100 miles
  • 2023 – 166,406 miles
  • 2022 – 164,873 miles
  • 2021 – 162,340 miles
  • 2020 – 159,049 miles
  • 2019 – 155,633 miles
  • 2018 – 145,918 miles
  • 2017 – 136,186 miles
  • 2016 – 129,342 miles
  • 2015 – 123,064 miles
  • 2014 – 116,870 miles
  • 2013 – 110,170 miles
  • 2012 – 103,690 miles
  • 2010 – 96,064 miles
  • 2009 – 91,340 miles
  • 2008 – 85,956 miles
  • 2007 – 81,117 miles
  • 2006 – 56,078 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail172,829 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail172,829 miles (+2,729)2 dangerous10 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,829 miles
    Test number
    953709871690
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass170,100 miles (+3,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    170,100 miles
    Test number
    732637104281
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass166,406 miles (+1,533)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,406 miles
    Test number
    360895287284
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer & Inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass164,873 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,873 miles
    Test number
    474410800279
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail164,873 miles (+2,533)5 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,873 miles
    Test number
    850619160635
    • MajorFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filler pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass162,340 miles (+3,291)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    162,340 miles
    Test number
    145610461398
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi pipe is in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFuel filling pipe corroded

  7. Pass159,049 miles (+3,416)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    159,049 miles
    Test number
    651503522469
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rocker cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear coil springs corroded & Arms
    • AdvisoryRear Both rear tyres wearing edges & 2mm in places

  8. Pass155,633 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    155,633 miles
    Test number
    293914765518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail155,633 miles (+9,715)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,633 miles
    Test number
    655455621074
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass145,918 miles (+9,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    145,918 miles
    Test number
    646093412874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (GREASE) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material GREASE (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass136,186 miles (+6,844)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    136,186 miles
    Test number
    441271823239
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass129,342 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,342 miles
    Test number
    138942186565
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe as marked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe as marked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe as marked

  13. Fail129,336 miles (+6,272)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,336 miles
    Test number
    111711550435
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe as marked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake pipe as marked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe as marked

  14. Pass123,064 miles (+6,194)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    123,064 miles
    Test number
    542728931737
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/60/15 (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass116,870 miles (+6,700)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    116,870 miles
    Test number
    648954184245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass110,170 miles (+6,480)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    110,170 miles
    Test number
    267352283147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass103,690 miles (+7,626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    103,690 miles
    Test number
    438455022195
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass96,064 miles (+4,724)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    96,064 miles
    Test number
    734709700384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass91,340 miles (+5,384)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    91,340 miles
    Test number
    521257899217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,956 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,956 miles
    Test number
    143765788212
    • Repaired at testOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  21. Pass85,956 miles (+4,839)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    85,956 miles
    Test number
    374485788415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass81,117 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    81,117 miles
    Test number
    444182507465
    • AdvisoryNearside 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)

  23. Fail81,113 miles (+11,896)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,113 miles
    Test number
    551262607334
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail69,217 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    180998107498
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  25. Pass69,217 miles (+13,139)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    69,217 miles
    Test number
    362048707052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,078 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    56,078 miles
    Test number
    914674926031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWrong sized wiper blades fitted to o/s

Questions about X463 XOT

Does X463 XOT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X463 XOT expired on 20 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X463 XOT?
The MOT on X463 XOT expired on 20 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X463 XOT done?
X463 XOT was recorded at 172,829 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2025, an average of 5,931 miles a year.
Has X463 XOT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X463 XOT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on X463 XOT 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 X463 XOT find?
X463 XOT failed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2025 with 2 dangerous defects and 10 major defects: nearside front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; rear anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability; central rear seat belt not functioning as intended, and 9 more.

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