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Ford Focus

Red · Petrol · 2000 · 1,596 cc

X796 LOEMOT history

X796 LOE is a red petrol Ford Focus first used on 20 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,141 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Oct 2026.

X796 LOE red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 18 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,141 mi
At MOT on 19 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,336 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 LOE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,596 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
20 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 LOE was last recorded at 158,141 miles on 19 Oct 2026, 9 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,132 miles · 13 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
9 miles
Average per year
6,336 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,141 miles
  • 2025 – 147,218 miles
  • 2024 – 136,255 miles
  • 2023 – 126,180 miles
  • 2022 – 112,292 miles
  • 2021 – 100,066 miles
  • 2020 – 90,590 miles
  • 2019 – 82,892 miles
  • 2018 – 73,198 miles
  • 2017 – 69,962 miles
  • 2016 – 62,354 miles
  • 2015 – 57,683 miles
  • 2014 – 55,584 miles
  • 2013 – 51,421 miles
  • 2012 – 49,829 miles
  • 2011 – 47,801 miles
  • 2010 – 45,188 miles
  • 2009 – 41,427 miles
  • 2008 – 38,686 miles
  • 2007 – 33,679 miles
  • 2006 – 26,846 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,141 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,141 miles (+9)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,141 miles
    Test number
    773025522519
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail158,132 miles (+10,914)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,132 miles
    Test number
    959782844448
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass147,218 miles (+10,963)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    147,218 miles
    Test number
    878572560783
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass136,255 miles (+10,075)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    136,255 miles
    Test number
    279734415941
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  5. Pass126,180 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    372324562334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,180 miles (+13,888)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,180 miles
    Test number
    767288501301
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

  7. Pass112,292 miles (+12,226)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    112,292 miles
    Test number
    579051327436
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material multiple pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass100,066 miles (+9,476)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    100,066 miles
    Test number
    973961675072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass90,590 miles (+7,698)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    90,590 miles
    Test number
    640711240285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass82,892 miles (+9,694)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,892 miles
    Test number
    248667463350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear inner sills corroded

  11. Pass73,198 miles (+2,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    73,198 miles
    Test number
    294322019767
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass71,100 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    71,100 miles
    Test number
    548635171648
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Fail71,076 miles (+1,114)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,076 miles
    Test number
    740959854395
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass69,962 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    69,962 miles
    Test number
    506315721068
    • AdvisoryAir bag light not working

  15. Fail69,943 miles (+7,589)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,943 miles
    Test number
    335383878484
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong direction (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc Split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag Warning light on (5.4.2)

  16. Pass62,354 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    220133415148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrishing (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail62,354 miles (+4,671)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,354 miles
    Test number
    401315108340
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt perrishing (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail57,683 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    378260615044
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass57,683 miles (+2,099)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,683 miles
    Test number
    787160815054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass55,584 miles (+4,163)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    425804614066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass51,421 miles (+1,592)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    51,421 miles
    Test number
    189705413024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,829 miles (+2,028)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    219371622054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass47,801 miles (+2,613)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    47,801 miles
    Test number
    399318121061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,188 miles (+3,761)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    45,188 miles
    Test number
    584543920044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,427 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    220647119013
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass41,427 miles (+2,741)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,427 miles
    Test number
    391567419009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,686 miles (+5,007)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,686 miles
    Test number
    553969518067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass33,679 miles (+6,833)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    33,679 miles
    Test number
    502757227047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass26,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    26,846 miles
    Test number
    882598926081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 LOE

Does X796 LOE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 LOE is valid until 18 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 LOE?
The MOT on X796 LOE is valid until 18 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 LOE done?
X796 LOE was recorded at 158,141 miles at its MOT on 19 Oct 2026, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
Has X796 LOE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 LOE has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on X796 LOE 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 LOE find?
X796 LOE passed its latest MOT on 19 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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