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Ford Focus

Green · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X796 DCBMOT history

X796 DCB is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 132,008 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X796 DCB green Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
132,008 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 DCB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 DCB was last recorded at 132,008 miles on 7 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
131,998 miles · 24 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,008 miles
  • 2025 – 127,778 miles
  • 2024 – 124,129 miles
  • 2023 – 120,790 miles
  • 2022 – 117,219 miles
  • 2021 – 114,991 miles
  • 2020 – 112,663 miles
  • 2019 – 110,293 miles
  • 2018 – 108,593 miles
  • 2017 – 106,741 miles
  • 2016 – 104,783 miles
  • 2015 – 101,908 miles
  • 2013 – 98,495 miles
  • 2012 – 95,754 miles
  • 2011 – 90,655 miles
  • 2010 – 85,409 miles
  • 2009 – 78,095 miles
  • 2008 – 69,449 miles
  • 2007 – 61,322 miles
  • 2006 – 51,798 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,008 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Inner wheel rim dented

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,008 miles (+10)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    132,008 miles
    Test number
    694353919137
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail131,998 miles (+4,220)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,998 miles
    Test number
    688128719880
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFuel Pipe/s corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass127,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    141917844135
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail127,778 miles (+3,649)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,778 miles
    Test number
    550663441587
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass124,129 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    757636120911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail124,129 miles (+3,339)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,129 miles
    Test number
    578714509516
    • DangerousCentral Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

  7. Pass120,790 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    120,790 miles
    Test number
    416077826450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail120,789 miles (+3,570)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,789 miles
    Test number
    740040989100
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousUndertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass117,219 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    117,219 miles
    Test number
    403565501708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass114,991 miles (+2,328)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    114,991 miles
    Test number
    433083858411
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass112,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    112,663 miles
    Test number
    906659733013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail112,662 miles (+2,369)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    503828461779
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass110,293 miles (+1,700)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    110,293 miles
    Test number
    807839210150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,593 miles (+1,852)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    108,593 miles
    Test number
    483980842679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass106,741 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    106,741 miles
    Test number
    652572766017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass104,783 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    432379713494
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel rim dented
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all additional components corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Fail104,783 miles (+2,875)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,783 miles
    Test number
    298125815131
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel rim dented
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened all additional components corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Pass101,908 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    865882185049
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail101,908 miles (+3,413)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,908 miles
    Test number
    836862685040
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass98,495 miles (+2,741)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    98,495 miles
    Test number
    259252803354
    • NoteCam belt noisy

  21. Pass95,754 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    95,754 miles
    Test number
    749055302333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail95,754 miles (+5,099)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,754 miles
    Test number
    499993902442
    • FailureFront Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  23. Pass90,655 miles (+5,246)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    90,655 miles
    Test number
    418165161212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,409 miles (+7,314)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    85,409 miles
    Test number
    324493170463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,095 miles (+8,646)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    78,095 miles
    Test number
    162044579286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass69,449 miles (+8,127)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,449 miles
    Test number
    312864978284
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass61,322 miles (+9,524)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,322 miles
    Test number
    524566177203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s front tyre has slight damage to wall

  28. Pass51,798 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    51,798 miles
    Test number
    334007976263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail51,796 miles1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,796 miles
    Test number
    343467576289
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X796 DCB

Does X796 DCB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 DCB is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 DCB?
The MOT on X796 DCB is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 DCB done?
X796 DCB was recorded at 132,008 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 4,095 miles a year.
Has X796 DCB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 DCB has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on X796 DCB 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 X796 DCB find?
X796 DCB passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 7 advisories: front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s; front exhaust mounting defective, and 4 more.

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