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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2007 · 1,753 cc

X78 LABMOT history

X78 LAB is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 28 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 15 of 19 MOT tests, with 152,229 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jul 2024.

X78 LAB black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
152,229 mi
At MOT on 19 Jul 2024
MOT tests
19
15 passed · 4 failed
Per year
8,183 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X78 LAB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
28 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
19 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X78 LAB was last recorded at 152,229 miles on 19 Jul 2024, 10,072 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,157 miles · 17 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
10,072 miles
Average per year
8,183 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 152,229 miles
  • 2023 – 142,157 miles
  • 2022 – 131,183 miles
  • 2021 – 119,750 miles
  • 2020 – 109,367 miles
  • 2019 – 95,740 miles
  • 2018 – 88,006 miles
  • 2017 – 80,545 miles
  • 2016 – 73,470 miles
  • 2015 – 65,972 miles
  • 2014 – 65,366 miles
  • 2013 – 60,440 miles
  • 2012 – 54,150 miles
  • 2011 – 45,676 miles
  • 2010 – 39,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,229 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisorySlight Play In Front Consol Bushes

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 27 Sept 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,229 miles (+10,072)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    152,229 miles
    Test number
    874143564156
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Front Consol Bushes
  2. Pass142,157 miles (+10,974)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,157 miles
    Test number
    832820455865
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass131,183 miles (+11,433)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    131,183 miles
    Test number
    492466144624
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight Play In Front Arm Consol Bushes
  4. Pass119,750 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    119,750 miles
    Test number
    253554066664
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  5. Fail119,750 miles (+10,383)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,750 miles
    Test number
    108468449413
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass109,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    109,367 miles
    Test number
    336888534763
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  7. Fail109,354 miles (+13,614)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,354 miles
    Test number
    684799825844
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
  8. Pass95,740 miles (+7,734)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,740 miles
    Test number
    446788365940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass88,006 miles (+106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    88,006 miles
    Test number
    522495321050
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Worn On Inside Edges
  10. Fail87,900 miles (+7,355)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,900 miles
    Test number
    236214249685
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres Wearing On Inside Edges
    • AdvisorySmall Cuts In OSR And OSF Tyres
  11. Pass80,545 miles (+7,075)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    80,545 miles
    Test number
    586507299111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  12. Pass73,470 miles (+7,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    73,470 miles
    Test number
    145983669227
    • AdvisoryFront Wishbone Rear Bushes Split
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres Low
  13. Pass65,972 miles (+606)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    65,972 miles
    Test number
    108683135131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass65,366 miles (+4,926)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    65,366 miles
    Test number
    619579464258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass60,440 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    439308343250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail60,440 miles (+6,290)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,440 miles
    Test number
    676798543223
    • Repaired at testOffside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  17. Pass54,150 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    54,150 miles
    Test number
    199671372205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass45,676 miles (+6,456)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    45,676 miles
    Test number
    135041471295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass39,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,220 miles
    Test number
    550280370275
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X78 LAB

Does X78 LAB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X78 LAB expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X78 LAB?
The MOT on X78 LAB expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X78 LAB done?
X78 LAB was recorded at 152,229 miles at its MOT on 19 Jul 2024, an average of 8,183 miles a year.
Has X78 LAB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X78 LAB has failed 4 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on X78 LAB 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 LAB find?
X78 LAB passed its latest MOT on 19 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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