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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc

X743 EHBMOT history

X743 EHB is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 25 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 25 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 128,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Nov 2025.

X743 EHB green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Nov 2026
Mileage
128,808 mi
At MOT on 26 Nov 2025
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X743 EHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
26 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X743 EHB was last recorded at 128,808 miles on 26 Nov 2025, 6,447 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
122,361 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
6,447 miles
Average per year
4,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 128,808 miles
  • 2024 – 122,361 miles
  • 2023 – 115,067 miles
  • 2022 – 108,487 miles
  • 2019 – 105,994 miles
  • 2018 – 99,709 miles
  • 2017 – 94,135 miles
  • 2016 – 89,185 miles
  • 2015 – 84,472 miles
  • 2014 – 78,513 miles
  • 2013 – 72,274 miles
  • 2012 – 68,161 miles
  • 2011 – 63,558 miles
  • 2010 – 58,509 miles
  • 2009 – 53,943 miles
  • 2008 – 49,038 miles
  • 2007 – 43,878 miles
  • 2006 – 38,329 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass128,808 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged
  • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass128,808 miles (+6,447)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    128,808 miles
    Test number
    880727076537
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront bonnet damaged
    • AdvisoryFront bumper damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass122,361 miles (+7,294)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    122,361 miles
    Test number
    786798439207
    • 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))

  3. Pass115,067 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    466215968625
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches and around arch lips (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail115,067 miles (+6,580)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,067 miles
    Test number
    289774397518
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn front of trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches and around arch lips (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass108,487 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    108,487 miles
    Test number
    550842575717
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to some front suspension components

  6. Fail108,481 miles (+2,487)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,481 miles
    Test number
    786383813346
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryLight corrosion to some front suspension components

  7. Pass105,994 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    267884643059
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak

  8. Fail105,994 miles (+6,285)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,994 miles
    Test number
    212281731221
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise engine oil leak

  9. Pass99,709 miles (+5,574)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    99,709 miles
    Test number
    494784369710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass94,135 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    94,135 miles
    Test number
    245559076632
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not clearing screen
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear wing

  11. Fail94,136 miles (+4,951)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,136 miles
    Test number
    447578494538
    • FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not clearing screen
    • AdvisoryDamage to nearside rear wing

  12. Pass89,185 miles (+4,713)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    89,185 miles
    Test number
    888998245027
    • AdvisoryOffside oil leak
    • AdvisoryChild seat fitted unable to fully test seat belt rear offside
    • AdvisoryRear wiper not clearing screen

  13. Pass84,472 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    215123165037
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail84,472 miles (+5,959)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,472 miles
    Test number
    929983665032
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass78,513 miles (+188)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    78,513 miles
    Test number
    709292274042
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail78,325 miles (+6,051)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,325 miles
    Test number
    209568254049
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass72,274 miles (+4,113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    379707553084
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass68,161 miles (+4,603)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,161 miles
    Test number
    346236652007
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass63,558 miles (+5,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    63,558 miles
    Test number
    258117151078
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass58,509 miles (+4,566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    58,509 miles
    Test number
    462347350088
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass53,943 miles (+4,905)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    53,943 miles
    Test number
    854984959061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,038 miles (+5,160)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    49,038 miles
    Test number
    691503758084
    • NoteAdvise o/s front tyre

  23. Pass43,878 miles (+5,549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    43,878 miles
    Test number
    610741857005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,329 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    38,329 miles
    Test number
    712489546095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X743 EHB

Does X743 EHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X743 EHB is valid until 25 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on X743 EHB?
The MOT on X743 EHB is valid until 25 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X743 EHB done?
X743 EHB was recorded at 128,808 miles at its MOT on 26 Nov 2025, an average of 4,577 miles a year.
Has X743 EHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X743 EHB has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on X743 EHB 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 EHB find?
X743 EHB passed its latest MOT on 26 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: nearside front headlamp lens slightly defective; front bonnet damaged; front bumper damaged, and 8 more.

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