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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X789 YCHMOT history

X789 YCH is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 109,480 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2026.

X789 YCH silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
109,480 mi
At MOT on 25 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X789 YCH
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
16 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X789 YCH was last recorded at 109,480 miles on 25 Mar 2026, 4,610 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,870 miles · 31 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,610 miles
Average per year
4,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,480 miles
  • 2025 – 104,870 miles
  • 2024 – 100,037 miles
  • 2023 – 95,639 miles
  • 2022 – 90,536 miles
  • 2021 – 85,223 miles
  • 2020 – 81,929 miles
  • 2019 – 75,305 miles
  • 2018 – 68,982 miles
  • 2017 – 65,180 miles
  • 2016 – 65,113 miles
  • 2015 – 62,395 miles
  • 2014 – 59,450 miles
  • 2013 – 52,054 miles
  • 2012 – 43,975 miles
  • 2011 – 37,039 miles
  • 2010 – 29,795 miles
  • 2008 – 20,010 miles
  • 2007 – 17,656 miles
  • 2006 – 15,845 miles
  • 2005 – 13,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,480 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,480 miles (+4,610)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    109,480 miles
    Test number
    363253560263
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass104,870 miles (+4,833)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    104,870 miles
    Test number
    863476388630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass100,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    100,037 miles
    Test number
    533650111083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail100,037 miles (+4,398)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,037 miles
    Test number
    801878028592
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

  5. Pass95,639 miles (+5,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    95,639 miles
    Test number
    311648442647
    • 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))

  6. Pass90,536 miles (+5,313)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    90,536 miles
    Test number
    472658677738
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass85,223 miles (+3,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    85,223 miles
    Test number
    264319538432
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass81,929 miles (+6,624)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    81,929 miles
    Test number
    964647588146
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inners
    • AdvisoryO/s/f driveshaft bearing noisy

  9. Pass75,305 miles (+6,323)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    75,305 miles
    Test number
    454388766696
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass68,982 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    394385639417
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail68,982 miles (+3,802)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,982 miles
    Test number
    238242733321
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass65,180 miles (+67)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    65,180 miles
    Test number
    393271718564
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer tyre worn
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded

  13. Pass65,113 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    257233200071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail65,113 miles (+2,718)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,113 miles
    Test number
    524138815803
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass62,395 miles (+2,945)10 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    62,395 miles
    Test number
    195799175489
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass59,450 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    59,450 miles
    Test number
    596393184033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail59,449 miles (+7,395)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,449 miles
    Test number
    317183784002
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass52,054 miles (+8,079)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    52,054 miles
    Test number
    105959073016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass43,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    199110082423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail43,975 miles (+6,936)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,975 miles
    Test number
    558700682063
    • FailureBraking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass37,039 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    939644181098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail37,039 miles (+7,244)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,039 miles
    Test number
    308513081089
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail29,795 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    884377240041
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass29,795 miles (+9,785)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    29,795 miles
    Test number
    963067940033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,010 miles (+2,354)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    20,010 miles
    Test number
    440238578225
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass17,656 miles (+1,811)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    17,656 miles
    Test number
    892642187290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass15,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    852162286282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail15,845 miles (+2,556)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,845 miles
    Test number
    182812586290
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass13,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    13,289 miles
    Test number
    562614485276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X789 YCH

Does X789 YCH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X789 YCH is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on X789 YCH?
The MOT on X789 YCH is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X789 YCH done?
X789 YCH was recorded at 109,480 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2026, an average of 4,703 miles a year.
Has X789 YCH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X789 YCH has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on X789 YCH 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 YCH find?
X789 YCH passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive; underbody corrosion.

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