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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X789 DLBMOT history

X789 DLB is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 164,552 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

X789 DLB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2026
Mileage
164,552 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,202 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 DLB
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
30 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

X789 DLB was last recorded at 164,552 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 20,811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,741 miles · 17 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
20,811 miles
Average per year
5,202 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,552 miles
  • 2025 – 143,741 miles
  • 2024 – 142,576 miles
  • 2023 – 138,569 miles
  • 2022 – 132,938 miles
  • 2021 – 127,473 miles
  • 2020 – 123,508 miles
  • 2019 – 119,025 miles
  • 2018 – 113,947 miles
  • 2017 – 110,583 miles
  • 2016 – 107,999 miles
  • 2015 – 106,010 miles
  • 2014 – 103,525 miles
  • 2013 – 101,155 miles
  • 2012 – 97,081 miles
  • 2011 – 93,401 miles
  • 2010 – 88,971 miles
  • 2009 – 82,800 miles
  • 2008 – 76,393 miles
  • 2007 – 69,824 miles
  • 2006 – 63,760 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail164,552 miles
  • 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))
  • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield insecure

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.

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear subframe and suspension corroeded lightly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail164,552 miles (+20,811)2 dangerous9 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,552 miles
    Test number
    119352649169
    • 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))
    • MajorFront Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested headlamps insecure (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes on drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heatshield insecure

  2. Pass143,741 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    739609212823
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroeded lightly

  3. Fail143,741 miles (+1,165)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,741 miles
    Test number
    409425490322
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheeelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheelarch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear subframe and suspension corroeded lightly

  4. Pass142,576 miles (+4,007)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    142,576 miles
    Test number
    226937276275
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,569 miles (+5,631)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    138,569 miles
    Test number
    957351881557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass132,938 miles (+5,465)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    132,938 miles
    Test number
    572268871262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass127,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    941099034070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,473 miles (+3,965)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,473 miles
    Test number
    628503202279
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    123,508 miles
    Test number
    688316048338
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail123,508 miles (+4,483)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,508 miles
    Test number
    289121555550
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass119,025 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    119,025 miles
    Test number
    665835001657
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail119,024 miles (+5,077)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,024 miles
    Test number
    937124356772
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass113,947 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    972857238669
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Fail113,947 miles (+3,364)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,947 miles
    Test number
    957492294221
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass110,583 miles (+2,584)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    110,583 miles
    Test number
    239413918062
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre is deteriorated
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass107,999 miles (+1,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    107,999 miles
    Test number
    213487293188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre badly perished but not showing cords 185/65/14

  17. Pass106,010 miles (+2,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    106,010 miles
    Test number
    201780003571
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass103,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    103,525 miles
    Test number
    508911704375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,525 miles (+2,370)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,525 miles
    Test number
    916520004379
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

  20. Pass101,155 miles (+4,074)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    101,155 miles
    Test number
    225178203370
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass97,081 miles (+3,680)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    97,081 miles
    Test number
    319727002337
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass93,401 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    93,401 miles
    Test number
    488516501466
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  23. Pass88,971 miles (+6,171)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    88,971 miles
    Test number
    781916000307
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  24. Pass82,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    82,800 miles
    Test number
    612986909345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail82,800 miles (+6,407)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,800 miles
    Test number
    921156209386
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

  26. Pass76,393 miles (+6,569)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    490631318384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass69,824 miles (+6,064)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    69,824 miles
    Test number
    891598787279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail63,760 miles5 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    404210206326
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass63,760 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    63,760 miles
    Test number
    480100606395
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X789 DLB

Does X789 DLB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 DLB expired on 16 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 DLB?
The MOT on X789 DLB expired on 16 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 DLB done?
X789 DLB was recorded at 164,552 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 5,202 miles a year.
Has X789 DLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 DLB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on X789 DLB 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 X789 DLB find?
X789 DLB failed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted, and 14 more.

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