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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X778 GNKMOT history

X778 GNK is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 22 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 166,722 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2024.

X778 GNK blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2024
Mileage
166,722 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2024
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X778 GNK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
22 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X778 GNK was last recorded at 166,722 miles on 3 Dec 2024, 5,141 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
161,581 miles · 7 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
5,141 miles
Average per year
7,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 166,722 miles
  • 2023 – 161,581 miles
  • 2022 – 157,057 miles
  • 2021 – 143,409 miles
  • 2020 – 137,411 miles
  • 2019 – 129,961 miles
  • 2018 – 119,392 miles
  • 2017 – 114,698 miles
  • 2016 – 107,934 miles
  • 2015 – 96,919 miles
  • 2014 – 89,825 miles
  • 2013 – 62,365 miles
  • 2012 – 51,867 miles
  • 2011 – 42,555 miles
  • 2010 – 32,633 miles
  • 2009 – 31,080 miles
  • 2008 – 29,304 miles
  • 2007 – 28,625 miles
  • 2006 – 27,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,722 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [ behind plastic sill cover ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [ behind plastic sill cover ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Exhaust heat shield loose

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside front wing corroded at bottom

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,722 miles (+5,141)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,722 miles
    Test number
    980043956178
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [ behind plastic sill cover ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [ behind plastic sill cover ] (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass161,581 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,581 miles
    Test number
    788142400347
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded at bottom

  3. Fail161,571 miles (+4,514)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,571 miles
    Test number
    939611301168
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryOffside front wing corroded at bottom

  4. Pass157,057 miles (+7,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    157,057 miles
    Test number
    171271496327
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail150,057 miles (+6,648)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,057 miles
    Test number
    579594956436
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass143,409 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    143,409 miles
    Test number
    564079293432
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

  7. Fail143,406 miles (+5,995)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,406 miles
    Test number
    435176129604
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all

  8. Pass137,411 miles (+7,450)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    137,411 miles
    Test number
    857384859593
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST HEAT SHIELD LOOSE
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front FOG LIGHT INOP
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass129,961 miles (+10,569)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    129,961 miles
    Test number
    964993682644
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,392 miles (+4,694)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    119,392 miles
    Test number
    416063710143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner sill area corroding
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting broken exhaust still secure
    • AdvisoryVehicle under sealed limiting inspection

  11. Pass114,698 miles (+6,764)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    114,698 miles
    Test number
    602279566836
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre perieshed

  12. Pass107,934 miles (+11,015)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    107,934 miles
    Test number
    724967551044
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Pass96,919 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    96,919 miles
    Test number
    158942132410
    • 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)

  14. Fail96,560 miles (+6,735)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,560 miles
    Test number
    422322637476
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on inner edge.

  15. Pass89,825 miles (+27,460)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    89,825 miles
    Test number
    327456354472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass62,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    458857563241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail62,365 miles (+10,498)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,365 miles
    Test number
    915637963278
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  18. Pass51,867 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    51,867 miles
    Test number
    376084082222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail51,867 miles (+9,312)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,867 miles
    Test number
    336707472207
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass42,555 miles (+9,922)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    42,555 miles
    Test number
    329281891258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass32,633 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    32,633 miles
    Test number
    872173860237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,459 miles (+1,379)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    32,459 miles
    Test number
    472732200173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass31,080 miles (+1,776)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    31,080 miles
    Test number
    270508199027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,304 miles (+679)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    662268408105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,625 miles (+875)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    28,625 miles
    Test number
    241103607190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass27,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    27,750 miles
    Test number
    543300806126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X778 GNK

Does X778 GNK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X778 GNK expired on 6 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X778 GNK?
The MOT on X778 GNK expired on 6 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X778 GNK done?
X778 GNK was recorded at 166,722 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2024, an average of 7,451 miles a year.
Has X778 GNK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X778 GNK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on X778 GNK 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 X778 GNK find?
X778 GNK failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2024 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill [ behind plastic sill cover ]; offside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill, and 3 more.

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