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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

X768 YELMOT history

X768 YEL is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 18 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 142,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jul 2025.

X768 YEL black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 3 Aug 2026
Mileage
142,960 mi
At MOT on 23 Jul 2025
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,431 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X768 YEL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
18 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

X768 YEL was last recorded at 142,960 miles on 23 Jul 2025, 2,335 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,625 miles · 17 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
2,335 miles
Average per year
3,431 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 142,960 miles
  • 2024 – 140,625 miles
  • 2023 – 138,791 miles
  • 2022 – 137,124 miles
  • 2021 – 135,694 miles
  • 2020 – 134,150 miles
  • 2019 – 131,564 miles
  • 2018 – 128,850 miles
  • 2017 – 125,039 miles
  • 2016 – 119,775 miles
  • 2015 – 114,856 miles
  • 2014 – 110,657 miles
  • 2013 – 106,568 miles
  • 2012 – 102,653 miles
  • 2011 – 98,759 miles
  • 2010 – 95,075 miles
  • 2009 – 92,355 miles
  • 2008 – 90,015 miles
  • 2007 – 87,339 miles
  • 2006 – 84,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,960 miles (+2,335)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    142,960 miles
    Test number
    834826936973
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,625 miles (+1,834)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    140,625 miles
    Test number
    739494010100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass138,791 miles (+24)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    138,791 miles
    Test number
    971144078467
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail138,767 miles (+1,643)2 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,767 miles
    Test number
    380294062774
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass137,124 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    137,124 miles
    Test number
    518948010954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail137,102 miles (+1,408)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,102 miles
    Test number
    925642983923
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass135,694 miles (+1,544)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    135,694 miles
    Test number
    751405551016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass134,150 miles (+2,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    134,150 miles
    Test number
    167105025685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass131,564 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    131,564 miles
    Test number
    480840298427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail131,553 miles (+2,703)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,553 miles
    Test number
    544246488683
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  11. Pass128,850 miles (+3,811)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    128,850 miles
    Test number
    707692978634
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass125,039 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    125,039 miles
    Test number
    246367359764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail124,987 miles (+5,212)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,987 miles
    Test number
    904293456936
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement HAND BRACK CABLE (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass119,775 miles (+4,919)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    119,775 miles
    Test number
    305241384174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass114,856 miles (+4,199)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    114,856 miles
    Test number
    568333505282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass110,657 miles (+4,089)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    110,657 miles
    Test number
    859212414240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass106,568 miles (+3,915)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    106,568 miles
    Test number
    637750313274
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread starting to lift not showing structure

  18. Pass102,653 miles (+3,894)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    388795512211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,759 miles (+3,684)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    98,759 miles
    Test number
    315591511454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,075 miles (+2,720)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,075 miles
    Test number
    154782610239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,355 miles (+2,340)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    92,355 miles
    Test number
    823303919237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,015 miles (+2,676)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,015 miles
    Test number
    444568308240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,339 miles (+3,315)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,339 miles
    Test number
    414896417293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,024 miles (+7,981)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    84,024 miles
    Test number
    302116516427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass76,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    714080626046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail76,043 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,043 miles
    Test number
    783150226004
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Questions about X768 YEL

Does X768 YEL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X768 YEL expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X768 YEL?
The MOT on X768 YEL expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X768 YEL done?
X768 YEL was recorded at 142,960 miles at its MOT on 23 Jul 2025, an average of 3,431 miles a year.
Has X768 YEL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X768 YEL has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on X768 YEL 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 X768 YEL find?
X768 YEL passed its latest MOT on 23 Jul 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside rear anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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