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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X61 ELEMOT history

X61 ELE is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 24 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 93,301 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2023.

X61 ELE black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 13 Apr 2024
Mileage
93,301 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2023
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,748 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X61 ELE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
24 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X61 ELE was last recorded at 93,301 miles on 14 Apr 2023, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
93,289 miles · 4 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
3,748 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 93,301 miles
  • 2022 – 89,339 miles
  • 2020 – 85,247 miles
  • 2019 – 82,272 miles
  • 2017 – 70,162 miles
  • 2016 – 63,209 miles
  • 2015 – 54,726 miles
  • 2014 – 51,908 miles
  • 2013 – 50,783 miles
  • 2012 – 49,474 miles
  • 2011 – 44,287 miles
  • 2010 – 40,624 miles
  • 2009 – 39,072 miles
  • 2008 – 37,146 miles
  • 2007 – 34,578 miles
  • 2006 – 31,884 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass93,301 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass93,301 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    93,301 miles
    Test number
    189325328195
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail93,289 miles (+3,950)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,289 miles
    Test number
    403705556458
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,339 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    89,339 miles
    Test number
    424436015139
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail89,274 miles (+4,027)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,274 miles
    Test number
    255983849416
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass85,247 miles (+86)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    274886309591
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryElectric mirrors not working
    • AdvisoryLarge loose floormat removed from behind pedals
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror insecure

  6. Fail85,161 miles (+2,889)2 dangerous2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,161 miles
    Test number
    119951868169
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed kerb damage & 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed kerb damage & 3mm tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn scored & both discs heavily lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test freshener from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryElectric mirrors not working
    • AdvisoryLarge loose floormat removed from behind pedals
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror insecure

  7. Pass82,272 miles (+328)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    82,272 miles
    Test number
    404544062858
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail81,944 miles (+11,782)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,944 miles
    Test number
    867825783655
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass70,162 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    70,162 miles
    Test number
    925862912280
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail70,158 miles (+6,949)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,158 miles
    Test number
    888038513725
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass63,209 miles (+88)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    63,209 miles
    Test number
    461625223560
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low

  12. Fail63,121 miles (+8,395)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,121 miles
    Test number
    965167872894
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing low

  13. Pass54,726 miles (+2,818)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    54,726 miles
    Test number
    170392569402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass51,908 miles (+1,125)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    51,908 miles
    Test number
    265978714351
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass50,783 miles (+1,309)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    50,783 miles
    Test number
    688556913355
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  16. Pass49,474 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    49,474 miles
    Test number
    915728312369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass44,287 miles (+3,663)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    44,287 miles
    Test number
    515309211344
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass40,624 miles (+1,552)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    40,624 miles
    Test number
    600300920358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    39,072 miles
    Test number
    713855029307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail39,070 miles (+1,924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,070 miles
    Test number
    192735529342
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  21. Pass37,146 miles (+2,568)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    37,146 miles
    Test number
    290776828337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass34,578 miles (+2,694)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    34,578 miles
    Test number
    292566327378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    31,884 miles
    Test number
    222447126383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X61 ELE

Does X61 ELE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X61 ELE expired on 13 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X61 ELE?
The MOT on X61 ELE expired on 13 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X61 ELE done?
X61 ELE was recorded at 93,301 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2023, an average of 3,748 miles a year.
Has X61 ELE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X61 ELE has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on X61 ELE 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 X61 ELE find?
X61 ELE passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2023 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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