Ford logo

Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2012 · 1,596 cc

X78 FLBMOT history

X78 FLB is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 28 Jun 2012. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 7 of 7 MOT tests, with 83,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

X78 FLB red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
83,518 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
7
7 passed · 0 failed
Per year
4,413 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for X78 FLB in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
X78 FLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
28 Jun 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 FLB was last recorded at 83,518 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 7,299 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
76,219 miles · 25 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
7,299 miles
Average per year
4,413 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 83,518 miles
  • 2025 – 76,219 miles
  • 2024 – 69,046 miles
  • 2018 – 65,832 miles
  • 2017 – 55,895 miles
  • 2016 – 47,075 miles
  • 2015 – 36,146 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass83,518 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass83,518 miles (+7,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    83,518 miles
    Test number
    130039412027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both sides trailing arm bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass76,219 miles (+7,173)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    76,219 miles
    Test number
    693576848949
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass69,046 miles (+3,214)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    69,046 miles
    Test number
    168960010386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Trailing arm bush (5.1.2 (b) (i))
  4. Pass65,832 miles (+9,937)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    65,832 miles
    Test number
    114189723857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass55,895 miles (+8,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2018
    Odometer
    55,895 miles
    Test number
    610208215663
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  6. Pass47,075 miles (+10,929)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    47,075 miles
    Test number
    615968324088
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm and inner edge wearing un-evenly (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer edge slight tread perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge uneven wear 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under-trays fitted
  7. Pass36,146 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    36,146 miles
    Test number
    609773675154
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight tread separation

Questions about X78 FLB

Does X78 FLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X78 FLB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X78 FLB?
The MOT on X78 FLB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X78 FLB done?
X78 FLB was recorded at 83,518 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 4,413 miles a year.
Has X78 FLB ever failed its MOT?
No. X78 FLB has passed all 7 of its MOT tests on record.
Has the mileage on X78 FLB 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 X78 FLB find?
X78 FLB passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; rear axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both sides trailing arm bushes; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

Browse all X78 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.