
Ford Focus
Silver · Petrol · 2001 · 1,796 cc
X78 GMOMOT history
X78 GMO is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 137,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Mar 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 25 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 137,327 mi
- At MOT on 25 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,512 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X78 GMO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,796 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 30 Jan 2001
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 25 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X78 GMO was last recorded at 137,327 miles on 25 Mar 2025, 1,575 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 135,752 miles · 26 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,575 miles
- Average per year
- 3,512 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 137,327 miles
- 2024 – 135,752 miles
- 2023 – 133,845 miles
- 2022 – 131,909 miles
- 2021 – 129,379 miles
- 2020 – 127,238 miles
- 2019 – 123,998 miles
- 2018 – 120,475 miles
- 2017 – 116,985 miles
- 2016 – 112,578 miles
- 2015 – 109,171 miles
- 2014 – 105,274 miles
- 2013 – 101,982 miles
- 2012 – 99,251 miles
- 2011 – 96,625 miles
- 2010 – 95,064 miles
- 2009 – 89,466 miles
- 2008 – 82,627 miles
- 2007 – 77,710 miles
- 2006 – 70,323 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory7 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2023
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2018
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass137,327 miles (+1,575)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 137,327 miles
- Test number
- 193848005442
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass135,752 miles (+1,907)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 135,752 miles
- Test number
- 463917594002
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipes greased
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sills fitted
Pass133,845 miles (+3)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 133,845 miles
- Test number
- 504251191529
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler neck pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sills fitted
Fail133,842 miles (+1,933)5 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,842 miles
- Test number
- 448260187138
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear fuel filler neck pipes corroded
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlastic outer sills fitted
Pass131,909 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 131,909 miles
- Test number
- 551122376370
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail131,909 miles (+2,530)3 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,909 miles
- Test number
- 164625392080
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass129,379 miles (+2,141)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 129,379 miles
- Test number
- 476530031634
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass127,238 miles (+3,240)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 127,238 miles
- Test number
- 923905915500
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal arm, upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement longitudinal arm, upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass123,998 miles (+3,523)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 123,998 miles
- Test number
- 765341820523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lateral arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass120,475 miles (+5)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 120,475 miles
- Test number
- 230124729260
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail120,470 miles (+3,485)5 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,470 miles
- Test number
- 623509278015
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront both wiper blades split
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass116,985 miles (+4,407)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 116,985 miles
- Test number
- 629275317251
- 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)
Pass112,578 miles (+3,407)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 112,578 miles
- Test number
- 880904750597
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass109,171 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 109,171 miles
- Test number
- 816542675099
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- 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)
Fail109,171 miles (+3,897)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,171 miles
- Test number
- 878592475045
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- 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)
Pass105,274 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 105,274 miles
- Test number
- 597723944051
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail105,274 miles (+3,292)3 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,274 miles
- Test number
- 975913244095
- Repaired at testAn item not tested (Manual)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass101,982 miles (+2,731)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 101,982 miles
- Test number
- 757515833099
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePower steering pump has a light misting of oil
Pass99,251 miles (+2,626)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 99,251 miles
- Test number
- 256638552022
- AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail96,625 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,625 miles
- Test number
- 268758731098
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn & rusty
Pass96,625 miles (+1,561)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 96,625 miles
- Test number
- 317308131023
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn & rusty
Pass95,064 miles (+5,598)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 95,064 miles
- Test number
- 322916920042
- NoteSlight cracking o/s/r tyre sidewall
Pass89,466 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 89,466 miles
- Test number
- 731445149028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail89,466 miles (+6,839)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,466 miles
- Test number
- 814975149097
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteO/s/r tyre poor condition
Pass82,627 miles (+4,917)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 82,627 miles
- Test number
- 261505478084
- NoteO/s/r tyre poor condition
Pass77,710 miles (+7,387)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 77,710 miles
- Test number
- 142435467019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,323 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 70,323 miles
- Test number
- 294436156077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X78 GMO
- Does X78 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X78 GMO expired on 25 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X78 GMO?
- The MOT on X78 GMO expired on 25 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X78 GMO done?
- X78 GMO was recorded at 137,327 miles at its MOT on 25 Mar 2025, an average of 3,512 miles a year.
- Has X78 GMO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X78 GMO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on X78 GMO 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 GMO find?
- X78 GMO passed its latest MOT on 25 Mar 2025 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all covered in grease; coil spring corroded all four; front exhaust mounting defective, and 3 more.
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