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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X783 XAPMOT history

X783 XAP is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 197,938 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2023.

X783 XAP black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Sept 2024
Mileage
197,938 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2023
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,762 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X783 XAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

X783 XAP was last recorded at 197,938 miles on 12 Sept 2023, 225 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,713 miles · 14 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
225 miles
Average per year
3,762 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 197,938 miles
  • 2022 – 197,713 miles
  • 2021 – 197,301 miles
  • 2020 – 196,803 miles
  • 2019 – 194,761 miles
  • 2018 – 186,535 miles
  • 2017 – 179,142 miles
  • 2014 – 176,035 miles
  • 2013 – 167,710 miles
  • 2012 – 162,855 miles
  • 2011 – 157,809 miles
  • 2010 – 151,673 miles
  • 2009 – 146,837 miles
  • 2008 – 144,141 miles
  • 2007 – 139,623 miles
  • 2006 – 133,983 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,938 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (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 Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear heatshield insecure ( exhaust)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Sound deadening material not fully secure engine bay ( bulkhead)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,938 miles (+225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    197,938 miles
    Test number
    958586907649
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass197,713 miles (+412)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    197,713 miles
    Test number
    675847969735
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass197,301 miles (+498)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    197,301 miles
    Test number
    715279932892

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass196,803 miles (+2,042)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    196,803 miles
    Test number
    318281891122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass194,761 miles (+7)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,761 miles
    Test number
    351711849755
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure ( exhaust)
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure engine bay ( bulkhead) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail194,754 miles (+8,219)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,754 miles
    Test number
    128004394234
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40 % o/s slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear heatshield insecure ( exhaust)
    • AdvisorySound deadening material not fully secure engine bay ( bulkhead) (8.1.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass186,535 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    186,535 miles
    Test number
    290662861497
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  8. Fail186,520 miles (+7,378)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,520 miles
    Test number
    380371375847
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  9. Pass179,142 miles (+3,107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    179,142 miles
    Test number
    654942422817
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre cracking on outer shoulder
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlastic sill covers fitted to nearside and offside

  10. Pass176,035 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    176,035 miles
    Test number
    187292954346
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail176,034 miles (+8,324)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,034 miles
    Test number
    725100854303
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass167,710 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    167,710 miles
    Test number
    706532603365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass162,855 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    162,855 miles
    Test number
    378133212341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail162,852 miles (+5,043)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,852 miles
    Test number
    756352012304
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

  15. Pass157,809 miles (+6,136)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    157,809 miles
    Test number
    657168191293
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass151,673 miles (+4,836)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    151,673 miles
    Test number
    842529490241
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass146,837 miles (+2,696)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    146,837 miles
    Test number
    632169309324
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass144,141 miles (+4,518)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    144,141 miles
    Test number
    841069818388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass139,623 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    290812807380
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail139,623 miles (+5,640)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,623 miles
    Test number
    621122107312
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass133,983 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    133,983 miles
    Test number
    731074156264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X783 XAP

Does X783 XAP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X783 XAP expired on 28 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X783 XAP?
The MOT on X783 XAP expired on 28 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X783 XAP done?
X783 XAP was recorded at 197,938 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2023, an average of 3,762 miles a year.
Has X783 XAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X783 XAP has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2019.
Has the mileage on X783 XAP 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 X783 XAP find?
X783 XAP passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension mounting.

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