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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X789 EAXMOT history

X789 EAX is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 1 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 120,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2024.

X789 EAX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
120,392 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2024
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,176 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 EAX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

X789 EAX was last recorded at 120,392 miles on 2 Sept 2024, 9,324 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,068 miles · 28 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
9,324 miles
Average per year
5,176 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 120,392 miles
  • 2023 – 111,068 miles
  • 2022 – 101,984 miles
  • 2021 – 95,105 miles
  • 2020 – 87,856 miles
  • 2019 – 82,766 miles
  • 2018 – 77,625 miles
  • 2017 – 71,328 miles
  • 2016 – 64,353 miles
  • 2015 – 55,623 miles
  • 2014 – 55,104 miles
  • 2013 – 53,153 miles
  • 2012 – 50,562 miles
  • 2011 – 46,469 miles
  • 2010 – 42,808 miles
  • 2009 – 38,872 miles
  • 2008 – 35,118 miles
  • 2007 – 32,057 miles
  • 2006 – 27,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail120,392 miles
  • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emmisions aborted levels too high (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust flex slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail120,392 miles (+9,324)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,392 miles
    Test number
    712793463682
    • MajorExhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emmisions aborted levels too high (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorTyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear and inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass111,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    111,068 miles
    Test number
    678807147693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail111,068 miles (+9,084)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,068 miles
    Test number
    824788580262
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass101,984 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    101,984 miles
    Test number
    507711566383
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail101,982 miles (+376)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,982 miles
    Test number
    116702793893
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail101,606 miles (+6,501)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,606 miles
    Test number
    870965174986
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached pin broken. (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass95,105 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    837399505809
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail95,105 miles (+7,249)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,105 miles
    Test number
    592041647413
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass87,856 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    158296597495
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex slightly deteriorated

  10. Fail87,856 miles (+5,090)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    748692203881
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside/offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex slightly deteriorated

  11. Pass82,766 miles (+5,141)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    82,766 miles
    Test number
    402700029464

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,625 miles (+6,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,625 miles
    Test number
    523468733430
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass71,328 miles (+6,975)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    71,328 miles
    Test number
    538113912890

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass64,353 miles (+8,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    64,353 miles
    Test number
    262577743267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear service brake performance
    • AdvisoryExhaust flex slightly deteriorated

  15. Pass55,623 miles (+519)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,623 miles
    Test number
    819699514798
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass55,104 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    137887714213
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Fail55,104 miles (+1,951)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,104 miles
    Test number
    537746514220
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass53,153 miles (+2,591)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    898041313289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass50,562 miles (+4,093)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    50,562 miles
    Test number
    667763742204
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,469 miles (+3,661)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    46,469 miles
    Test number
    375088621215
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass42,808 miles (+3,936)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    42,808 miles
    Test number
    384729230226
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass38,872 miles (+3,754)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    38,872 miles
    Test number
    333780839453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass35,118 miles (+3,061)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    35,118 miles
    Test number
    350456048270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass32,057 miles (+4,765)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,057 miles
    Test number
    972010657207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass27,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    27,292 miles
    Test number
    873870056299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 EAX

Does X789 EAX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X789 EAX expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X789 EAX?
The MOT on X789 EAX expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X789 EAX done?
X789 EAX was recorded at 120,392 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2024, an average of 5,176 miles a year.
Has X789 EAX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 EAX has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on X789 EAX 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 EAX find?
X789 EAX failed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2024 with 3 major defects and 2 advisories: exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration emmisions aborted levels too high; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn; tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both front, and 2 more.

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