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Ford Focus

Blue · Petrol · 2000 · 1,989 cc

X796 OPUMOT history

X796 OPU is a blue petrol Ford Focus first used on 27 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 5 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 61,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.

X796 OPU blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Aug 2027
Mileage
61,662 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,981 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 OPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,989 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 OPU was last recorded at 61,662 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 666 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,996 miles · 6 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
666 miles
Average per year
1,981 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 61,662 miles
  • 2025 – 60,996 miles
  • 2024 – 60,711 miles
  • 2023 – 60,311 miles
  • 2022 – 58,980 miles
  • 2021 – 57,535 miles
  • 2020 – 55,963 miles
  • 2019 – 54,330 miles
  • 2018 – 51,430 miles
  • 2017 – 48,767 miles
  • 2016 – 45,691 miles
  • 2015 – 41,386 miles
  • 2014 – 40,032 miles
  • 2013 – 38,750 miles
  • 2012 – 36,685 miles
  • 2011 – 35,128 miles
  • 2010 – 33,141 miles
  • 2009 – 30,884 miles
  • 2008 – 28,821 miles
  • 2007 – 26,382 miles
  • 2006 – 22,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass61,662 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass61,662 miles (+666)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    61,662 miles
    Test number
    101055374480

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass60,996 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    60,996 miles
    Test number
    240403403549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail60,993 miles (+282)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,993 miles
    Test number
    492248762936
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt end link arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lense misty (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened stay arm bent from chassis to lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass60,711 miles (+400)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    60,711 miles
    Test number
    518724238796
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant low

  5. Pass60,311 miles (+1,331)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    60,311 miles
    Test number
    481202122367
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass58,980 miles (+1,445)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    58,980 miles
    Test number
    109733243178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass57,535 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    57,535 miles
    Test number
    335422957576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail57,501 miles (+1,538)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,501 miles
    Test number
    654123281880
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass55,963 miles (+1,633)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    55,963 miles
    Test number
    594343405766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass54,330 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    767679396826
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine breath perished

  11. Fail54,330 miles (+2,900)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,330 miles
    Test number
    202671063018
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine breath perished

  12. Pass51,430 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    51,430 miles
    Test number
    334548498831
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Fail51,429 miles (+2,662)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,429 miles
    Test number
    259084128085
    • 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass48,767 miles (+3,076)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    48,767 miles
    Test number
    865057909748
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass45,691 miles (+4,305)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    45,691 miles
    Test number
    562729139927
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  16. Pass41,386 miles (+1,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    41,386 miles
    Test number
    857385442994
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass40,032 miles (+1,282)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    40,032 miles
    Test number
    377191194206
    • NoteCracks on outer edge of n/s/f tyre

  18. Fail38,750 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,750 miles
    Test number
    745175393217
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass38,750 miles (+2,065)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    38,750 miles
    Test number
    818135093260
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass36,685 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    326633192498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail36,685 miles (+1,557)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,685 miles
    Test number
    847613292242
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  22. Pass35,128 miles (+1,987)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    35,128 miles
    Test number
    195411591253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass33,141 miles (+2,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,141 miles
    Test number
    852882590243
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass30,884 miles (+2,063)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    30,884 miles
    Test number
    513399089250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass28,821 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    28,821 miles
    Test number
    361871898261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,382 miles3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    412952997288
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass26,382 miles (+3,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,382 miles
    Test number
    503822497253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass22,451 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    22,451 miles
    Test number
    362591696203
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X796 OPU

Does X796 OPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 OPU is valid until 5 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 OPU?
The MOT on X796 OPU is valid until 5 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 OPU done?
X796 OPU was recorded at 61,662 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 1,981 miles a year.
Has X796 OPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 OPU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on X796 OPU 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 OPU find?
X796 OPU passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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