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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X52 VFCMOT history

X52 VFC is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 101,060 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Jan 2025.

X52 VFC blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 27 Jan 2026
Mileage
101,060 mi
At MOT on 28 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
17 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,771 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X52 VFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X52 VFC was last recorded at 101,060 miles on 28 Jan 2025, 5,809 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
95,251 miles · 22 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,809 miles
Average per year
2,771 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 101,060 miles
  • 2024 – 95,251 miles
  • 2023 – 90,435 miles
  • 2022 – 86,675 miles
  • 2021 – 84,784 miles
  • 2019 – 82,380 miles
  • 2018 – 81,138 miles
  • 2017 – 77,793 miles
  • 2016 – 74,173 miles
  • 2015 – 71,733 miles
  • 2014 – 69,107 miles
  • 2013 – 66,352 miles
  • 2012 – 62,743 miles
  • 2011 – 60,357 miles
  • 2010 – 57,636 miles
  • 2008 – 55,820 miles
  • 2007 – 51,573 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,060 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Dent in o/s outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight oil leak from engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Some brake pipes starting to rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,060 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    377709441358
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail101,060 miles (+5,809)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,060 miles
    Test number
    132519545603
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass95,251 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    95,251 miles
    Test number
    132116338213
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail95,251 miles (+4,816)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,251 miles
    Test number
    440792032003
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass90,435 miles (+3,760)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    90,435 miles
    Test number
    822521357087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  6. Pass86,675 miles (+1,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    86,675 miles
    Test number
    887992673151
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass84,784 miles (+2,404)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    84,784 miles
    Test number
    625602518984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass82,380 miles (+1,242)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,380 miles
    Test number
    141735969942

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass81,138 miles (+3,345)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    81,138 miles
    Test number
    293908038446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass77,793 miles (+3,620)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    77,793 miles
    Test number
    363743717436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass74,173 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    74,173 miles
    Test number
    554313647475
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDent in o/s outer sill
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes starting to rust

  12. Fail74,158 miles (+2,425)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,158 miles
    Test number
    264791810145
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe (2.2.C.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryDent in o/s outer sill
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak from engine
    • AdvisorySome brake pipes starting to rust

  13. Pass71,733 miles (+2,626)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    71,733 miles
    Test number
    788398335109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass69,107 miles (+2,755)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    69,107 miles
    Test number
    738654234172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass66,352 miles (+3,609)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2014
    Odometer
    66,352 miles
    Test number
    218084743450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,743 miles (+2,386)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2013
    Odometer
    62,743 miles
    Test number
    945086242118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass60,357 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2012
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    998657741114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail60,357 miles (+2,721)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,357 miles
    Test number
    546346941134
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass57,636 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,636 miles
    Test number
    782865840109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,820 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    184352898088
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  21. Fail55,820 miles (+4,247)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,820 miles
    Test number
    320472698018
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass51,573 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    561110987037
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail51,573 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,573 miles
    Test number
    120600887044
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about X52 VFC

Does X52 VFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X52 VFC expired on 27 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X52 VFC?
The MOT on X52 VFC expired on 27 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X52 VFC done?
X52 VFC was recorded at 101,060 miles at its MOT on 28 Jan 2025, an average of 2,771 miles a year.
Has X52 VFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X52 VFC has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on X52 VFC 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 X52 VFC find?
X52 VFC passed its latest MOT on 28 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; rear suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both sides.

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