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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X743 EBAMOT history

X743 EBA is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 58,110 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2025.

X743 EBA green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2026
Mileage
58,110 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,108 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 EBA
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
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 EBA was last recorded at 58,110 miles on 30 Jul 2025, 1,864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
56,246 miles · 26 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,864 miles
Average per year
2,108 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 58,110 miles
  • 2024 – 56,246 miles
  • 2023 – 53,802 miles
  • 2022 – 51,639 miles
  • 2021 – 48,184 miles
  • 2020 – 46,914 miles
  • 2019 – 45,827 miles
  • 2018 – 44,281 miles
  • 2017 – 43,333 miles
  • 2016 – 42,366 miles
  • 2015 – 41,305 miles
  • 2014 – 39,889 miles
  • 2013 – 38,618 miles
  • 2012 – 37,624 miles
  • 2011 – 34,692 miles
  • 2010 – 31,122 miles
  • 2009 – 28,506 miles
  • 2008 – 25,901 miles
  • 2007 – 22,827 miles
  • 2006 – 19,194 miles
  • 2005 – 16,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass58,110 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drop sill (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass58,110 miles (+1,864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    58,110 miles
    Test number
    701942988789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security drop sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass56,246 miles (+2,444)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    56,246 miles
    Test number
    757805065355
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass53,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    511991657671
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  4. Fail53,802 miles (+2,163)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,802 miles
    Test number
    433176187103
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass51,639 miles (+3,455)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    51,639 miles
    Test number
    210271673744
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass48,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    791495838091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail48,184 miles (+1,270)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,184 miles
    Test number
    619907598260
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass46,914 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    46,914 miles
    Test number
    546739466475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Fail46,941 miles (+1,114)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,941 miles
    Test number
    155559472726
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement DROP LINK BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Pass45,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    762385214790
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail45,827 miles (+1,546)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,827 miles
    Test number
    541030317251
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass44,281 miles (+948)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,281 miles
    Test number
    277379846755
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension rod ball joint has slight play DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass43,333 miles (+967)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    43,333 miles
    Test number
    323959867646
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass42,366 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    42,366 miles
    Test number
    112442878401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail72,165 miles (+30,860)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,165 miles
    Test number
    349896446975
    • FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings wheel arch by drop sill (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass41,305 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    41,305 miles
    Test number
    429425515212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass39,889 miles (+1,271)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    39,889 miles
    Test number
    565551314298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass38,618 miles (+994)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    38,618 miles
    Test number
    929154023249

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass37,624 miles (+2,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    37,624 miles
    Test number
    917623532275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass34,692 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    128567131215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail34,692 miles (+3,570)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,692 miles
    Test number
    379757831464
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  22. Pass31,122 miles (+2,616)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,122 miles
    Test number
    330335030486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass28,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    342048139495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail28,506 miles (+2,605)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    28,506 miles
    Test number
    913158339299
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  25. Pass25,901 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    763079238221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,901 miles (+3,074)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,901 miles
    Test number
    811799138274
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass22,827 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    750724837212
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail22,827 miles (+3,633)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,827 miles
    Test number
    910994237259
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass19,194 miles (+3,111)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    19,194 miles
    Test number
    530835736231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass16,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    16,083 miles
    Test number
    721515335279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 EBA

Does X743 EBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X743 EBA expired on 25 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X743 EBA?
The MOT on X743 EBA expired on 25 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X743 EBA done?
X743 EBA was recorded at 58,110 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2025, an average of 2,108 miles a year.
Has X743 EBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 EBA has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X743 EBA 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 X743 EBA find?
X743 EBA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2025 with 6 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 3 more.

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