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Ford Focus

Turquoise · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X748 BAMMOT history

X748 BAM is a turquoise petrol Ford Focus first used on 21 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,965 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2025.

X748 BAM turquoise Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 14 Jan 2026
Mileage
84,965 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,254 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X748 BAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Turquoise
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
21 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X748 BAM was last recorded at 84,965 miles on 15 Jan 2025, 152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
84,813 miles · 16 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
152 miles
Average per year
3,254 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 84,965 miles
  • 2024 – 84,813 miles
  • 2023 – 81,644 miles
  • 2022 – 78,399 miles
  • 2021 – 75,123 miles
  • 2020 – 71,391 miles
  • 2019 – 67,080 miles
  • 2018 – 63,909 miles
  • 2017 – 61,727 miles
  • 2016 – 59,729 miles
  • 2015 – 56,924 miles
  • 2014 – 54,200 miles
  • 2013 – 50,681 miles
  • 2012 – 47,699 miles
  • 2011 – 44,518 miles
  • 2010 – 41,404 miles
  • 2009 – 38,528 miles
  • 2008 – 35,438 miles
  • 2007 – 31,424 miles
  • 2006 – 25,166 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,965 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022

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 Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,965 miles (+152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    84,965 miles
    Test number
    180114838248
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail84,813 miles (+3,169)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,813 miles
    Test number
    104620033704
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Seal (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass81,644 miles (+3,245)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    81,644 miles
    Test number
    609591940948
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose Mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass78,399 miles (+3,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    78,399 miles
    Test number
    680386703456
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass75,123 miles (+3,732)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    75,123 miles
    Test number
    559293456912
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass71,391 miles (+4,311)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    71,391 miles
    Test number
    492415374168
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass67,080 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,080 miles
    Test number
    827561627154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    344532904813
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroding

  9. Fail63,909 miles (+2,182)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,909 miles
    Test number
    273481947337
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre low
    • AdvisorySteel brake pipe to offside rear flexi hose corroding

  10. Pass61,727 miles (+1,998)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    61,727 miles
    Test number
    523130780175
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass59,729 miles (+2,805)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    59,729 miles
    Test number
    887729712465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass56,924 miles (+2,724)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    56,924 miles
    Test number
    510068817185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySmall oil leak from engine

  13. Pass54,200 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    635463234293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail54,200 miles (+3,519)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,200 miles
    Test number
    689962334248
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass50,681 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    349891433242
    • NoteO/s/f inner track rod joint worn

  16. Fail50,681 miles (+2,982)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,681 miles
    Test number
    618021633240
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteO/s/f inner track rod joint worn

  17. Pass47,699 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,699 miles
    Test number
    966536632288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass44,518 miles (+3,114)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    44,518 miles
    Test number
    845833921234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass41,404 miles (+2,876)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    41,404 miles
    Test number
    982848230299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass38,528 miles (+3,090)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    38,528 miles
    Test number
    393878239477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,438 miles (+4,014)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,438 miles
    Test number
    790249938292
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass31,424 miles (+6,258)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    31,424 miles
    Test number
    804332647281
    • NoteFront inner brake pads appear to be getting low
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  23. Pass25,166 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    25,166 miles
    Test number
    901982246296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X748 BAM

Does X748 BAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X748 BAM expired on 14 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X748 BAM?
The MOT on X748 BAM expired on 14 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X748 BAM done?
X748 BAM was recorded at 84,965 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2025, an average of 3,254 miles a year.
Has X748 BAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X748 BAM has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on X748 BAM 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 X748 BAM find?
X748 BAM passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy.

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