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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X742 GBAMOT history

X742 GBA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 11 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 66,098 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2023.

X742 GBA green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 23 Nov 2024
Mileage
66,098 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2023
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X742 GBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
11 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 23 Nov 2024
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X742 GBA was last recorded at 66,098 miles on 14 Nov 2023, 3,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,878 miles · 3 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
3,220 miles
Average per year
2,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 66,098 miles
  • 2022 – 62,878 miles
  • 2021 – 57,282 miles
  • 2020 – 56,637 miles
  • 2019 – 55,811 miles
  • 2018 – 54,711 miles
  • 2017 – 53,124 miles
  • 2016 – 51,387 miles
  • 2015 – 49,696 miles
  • 2014 – 48,772 miles
  • 2013 – 46,396 miles
  • 2012 – 43,786 miles
  • 2011 – 41,381 miles
  • 2010 – 38,831 miles
  • 2009 – 34,953 miles
  • 2008 – 31,598 miles
  • 2007 – 28,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,098 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 4 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,098 miles (+3,220)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    66,098 miles
    Test number
    463090635051
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  2. Pass62,878 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    62,878 miles
    Test number
    224763641430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  3. Fail62,862 miles (+5,580)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    299702303122
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (5.2.3 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  4. Pass57,282 miles (+645)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    137916347449
    • MinorRear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  5. Pass56,637 miles (+826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    56,637 miles
    Test number
    108712270370
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (0.1 (b))
  6. Pass55,811 miles (+1,100)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,811 miles
    Test number
    593602836758
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  7. Pass54,711 miles (+1,587)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    585550128025
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  8. Pass53,124 miles (+1,737)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    53,124 miles
    Test number
    375017506329
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  9. Pass51,387 miles (+1,691)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    51,387 miles
    Test number
    624874505366
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  10. Pass49,696 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    49,696 miles
    Test number
    190016666113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail49,696 miles (+924)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,696 miles
    Test number
    267604212972
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  12. Pass48,772 miles (+2,376)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    48,772 miles
    Test number
    508376184297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass46,396 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    46,396 miles
    Test number
    155456273237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass43,786 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    386305882290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,786 miles (+2,405)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,786 miles
    Test number
    395355682280
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  16. Pass41,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    428364881213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail41,381 miles (+2,550)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,381 miles
    Test number
    917604481222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  18. Pass38,831 miles (+3,878)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    38,831 miles
    Test number
    391417170267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    402157469240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail34,953 miles (+3,355)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,953 miles
    Test number
    861846569250
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
  21. Pass31,598 miles (+2,815)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    31,598 miles
    Test number
    644079548294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass28,783 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    28,783 miles
    Test number
    601687447249
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X742 GBA

Does X742 GBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X742 GBA expired on 23 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X742 GBA?
The MOT on X742 GBA expired on 23 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X742 GBA done?
X742 GBA was recorded at 66,098 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2023, an average of 2,304 miles a year.
Has X742 GBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X742 GBA has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on X742 GBA 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 X742 GBA find?
X742 GBA passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2023 with 3 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank; oil leak, but not excessive; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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