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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X798 BAAMOT history

X798 BAA is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 30 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,839 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2024.

X798 BAA silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2025
Mileage
137,839 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2024
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,730 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 BAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
30 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 BAA was last recorded at 137,839 miles on 20 Aug 2024, 25 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,814 miles · 13 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
25 miles
Average per year
5,730 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 137,839 miles
  • 2023 – 135,000 miles
  • 2022 – 128,821 miles
  • 2020 – 122,921 miles
  • 2019 – 118,401 miles
  • 2018 – 111,614 miles
  • 2017 – 101,877 miles
  • 2016 – 94,419 miles
  • 2015 – 88,115 miles
  • 2014 – 81,828 miles
  • 2013 – 74,242 miles
  • 2012 – 67,672 miles
  • 2011 – 62,399 miles
  • 2010 – 56,383 miles
  • 2009 – 50,583 miles
  • 2008 – 47,240 miles
  • 2007 – 41,756 miles
  • 2006 – 35,415 miles
  • 2005 – 28,376 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,839 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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,839 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    137,839 miles
    Test number
    775142977959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail137,814 miles (+2,814)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,814 miles
    Test number
    499924358555
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt installation has cut and/or reworked original webbing webbing coming apart (10.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass135,000 miles (+6,179)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    135,000 miles
    Test number
    484002077165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass128,821 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    128,821 miles
    Test number
    558929344706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail128,821 miles (+5,900)1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,821 miles
    Test number
    108987519424
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass122,921 miles (+4,520)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    122,921 miles
    Test number
    320390136713
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass118,401 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    118,401 miles
    Test number
    169556422819
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Inner steering rack (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail118,397 miles (+6,783)4 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,397 miles
    Test number
    611706738632
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass111,614 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    111,614 miles
    Test number
    228941341594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  10. Fail111,613 miles (+9,736)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,613 miles
    Test number
    219171371727
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Pass101,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    101,877 miles
    Test number
    241760722759
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail101,877 miles (+7,458)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,877 miles
    Test number
    640021371590
    • Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • Repaired at testTowbar component insecure wireing (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass94,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    324709913730

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail94,419 miles (+6,304)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,419 miles
    Test number
    466951024160
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass88,115 miles (+6,287)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    88,115 miles
    Test number
    245891215117
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  16. Pass81,828 miles (+7,586)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    628123114187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail74,242 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    517332533059
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass74,242 miles (+6,570)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    74,242 miles
    Test number
    606262833039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass67,672 miles (+5,273)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    67,672 miles
    Test number
    365620812061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,399 miles (+6,016)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    62,399 miles
    Test number
    507952411046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass56,383 miles (+5,800)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    56,383 miles
    Test number
    120382810494
    • 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)

  22. Pass50,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    284535119097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,583 miles (+3,343)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,583 miles
    Test number
    844715019030
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

  24. Pass47,240 miles (+5,484)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    47,240 miles
    Test number
    840610898114
    • NoteNearside rear seat has abnormal movement at outer pivot

  25. Pass41,756 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    41,756 miles
    Test number
    492682097106
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate started to deteriorate

  26. Fail41,756 miles (+6,341)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,756 miles
    Test number
    802562597125
    • 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)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteRear number plate started to deteriorate

  27. Pass35,415 miles (+7,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    35,415 miles
    Test number
    400932596107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass28,376 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    28,376 miles
    Test number
    953014195104
    • NoteO/s/f & n/s/r tyres needed very soon

Questions about X798 BAA

Does X798 BAA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 BAA expired on 19 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 BAA?
The MOT on X798 BAA expired on 19 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 BAA done?
X798 BAA was recorded at 137,839 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2024, an average of 5,730 miles a year.
Has X798 BAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 BAA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on X798 BAA 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 X798 BAA find?
X798 BAA passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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