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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X48 YDMMOT history

X48 YDM is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 185,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

X48 YDM blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
185,121 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X48 YDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X48 YDM was last recorded at 185,121 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 10,729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
174,392 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,729 miles
Average per year
8,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 185,121 miles
  • 2025 – 174,392 miles
  • 2024 – 171,890 miles
  • 2023 – 160,465 miles
  • 2022 – 144,660 miles
  • 2021 – 135,116 miles
  • 2020 – 127,127 miles
  • 2019 – 115,964 miles
  • 2018 – 111,286 miles
  • 2017 – 110,269 miles
  • 2015 – 109,448 miles
  • 2014 – 100,587 miles
  • 2013 – 93,062 miles
  • 2012 – 80,851 miles
  • 2011 – 71,594 miles
  • 2010 – 66,753 miles
  • 2009 – 59,150 miles
  • 2008 – 46,079 miles
  • 2007 – 35,400 miles
  • 2006 – 23,288 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass185,121 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills covered with sideskirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass185,121 miles1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    185,121 miles
    Test number
    270565528598
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills covered with sideskirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail185,121 miles (+10,729)1 repaired1 minor13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,121 miles
    Test number
    758397466061
    • Repaired at testDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sills covered with sideskirts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass174,392 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    174,392 miles
    Test number
    586765824531
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,324 miles (+2,434)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,324 miles
    Test number
    129383618188
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor to sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass171,890 miles (+11,425)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    171,890 miles
    Test number
    774587053895
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryParking brake just met the required efficiency
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass160,465 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    160,465 miles
    Test number
    353456498241
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail160,465 miles (+15,805)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,465 miles
    Test number
    708366748021
    • Repaired at testFront Position lamp not working N/S & O/S (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened lipped on edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass144,660 miles (+9,544)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    144,660 miles
    Test number
    934856706688
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass135,116 miles (+7,989)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    135,116 miles
    Test number
    105561906892
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass127,127 miles (+11,163)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    127,127 miles
    Test number
    928284759255
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass115,964 miles (+4,678)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    115,964 miles
    Test number
    114443469886
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))

  12. Pass111,286 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    111,286 miles
    Test number
    941050409840
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill slightly corroded

  13. Fail111,285 miles (+1,016)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,285 miles
    Test number
    147792721363
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill slightly corroded

  14. Pass110,269 miles (+821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    110,269 miles
    Test number
    315901349766
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,448 miles (+8,861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    109,448 miles
    Test number
    423114466544
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass100,587 miles (+7,525)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    100,587 miles
    Test number
    716889114179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass93,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    299896803286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail93,062 miles (+12,211)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,062 miles
    Test number
    356625903438
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFront brake pads appear low

  19. Pass80,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    158488292126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail80,851 miles (+9,257)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,851 miles
    Test number
    325548192142
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass71,594 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,594 miles
    Test number
    538606801230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass66,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    380424610406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail66,753 miles (+7,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,753 miles
    Test number
    483734010288
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass59,150 miles (+13,071)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    59,150 miles
    Test number
    834792029222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass46,079 miles (+10,679)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    46,079 miles
    Test number
    500704128258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,400 miles (+12,112)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    35,400 miles
    Test number
    814061027283
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking in treads & both fronts worn on inner edges(advice renewing)
    • NoteSlight leak gearbox cooler pipes
    • NoteSlight leak power steering pump

  27. Pass23,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    23,288 miles
    Test number
    404125436210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X48 YDM

Does X48 YDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X48 YDM is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X48 YDM?
The MOT on X48 YDM is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X48 YDM done?
X48 YDM was recorded at 185,121 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 8,287 miles a year.
Has X48 YDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X48 YDM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X48 YDM 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 X48 YDM find?
X48 YDM passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 13 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front coil spring corroded both, and 11 more.

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