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Ford Focus

Black · Petrol · 2000 · 1,796 cc

X798 SOBMOT history

X798 SOB is a black petrol Ford Focus first used on 6 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 151,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2022.

X798 SOB black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 6 Apr 2023
Mileage
151,848 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2022
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,790 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X798 SOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
6 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Apr 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X798 SOB was last recorded at 151,848 miles on 7 Apr 2022, 4,563 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,285 miles · 9 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
4,563 miles
Average per year
5,790 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 151,848 miles
  • 2021 – 147,285 miles
  • 2020 – 143,792 miles
  • 2019 – 135,782 miles
  • 2018 – 128,082 miles
  • 2017 – 122,727 miles
  • 2016 – 116,594 miles
  • 2015 – 111,177 miles
  • 2014 – 105,156 miles
  • 2013 – 99,324 miles
  • 2012 – 93,989 miles
  • 2011 – 87,122 miles
  • 2009 – 81,239 miles
  • 2008 – 73,371 miles
  • 2007 – 63,967 miles
  • 2006 – 59,458 miles
  • 2005 – 57,006 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,848 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

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 Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,848 miles (+4,563)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    151,848 miles
    Test number
    630527681767
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass147,285 miles (+3,493)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    147,285 miles
    Test number
    591407636753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass143,792 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    984566417798
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail143,792 miles (+8,010)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,792 miles
    Test number
    861062957923
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass135,782 miles (+7,700)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    577334462481
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass128,082 miles (+5,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    172468400349
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on outer edges

  7. Pass122,727 miles (+6,133)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    122,727 miles
    Test number
    137358713404
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryUnable to check sills due to sill covers fitted

  8. Pass116,594 miles (+5,417)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    116,594 miles
    Test number
    277420302731
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

  9. Pass111,177 miles (+6,021)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    111,177 miles
    Test number
    409912015045
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteUnable to check sills due to sill covers fitted

  10. Pass105,156 miles (+5,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    105,156 miles
    Test number
    189324614097
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  11. Fail99,324 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    437654303070
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass99,324 miles (+5,335)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    99,324 miles
    Test number
    578524403068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail93,989 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    799825702032
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  14. Pass93,989 miles (+6,867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    93,989 miles
    Test number
    918655202099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,122 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    87,122 miles
    Test number
    115507601000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,122 miles (+5,883)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,122 miles
    Test number
    625667301002
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass81,239 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    81,239 miles
    Test number
    442893629490
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail81,239 miles (+7,868)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,239 miles
    Test number
    593533729323
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass73,371 miles (+9,404)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    73,371 miles
    Test number
    712561138329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass63,967 miles (+4,509)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    63,967 miles
    Test number
    420905477228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass59,458 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    59,458 miles
    Test number
    542081516370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass57,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    57,006 miles
    Test number
    441093225310
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about X798 SOB

Does X798 SOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X798 SOB expired on 6 Apr 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X798 SOB?
The MOT on X798 SOB expired on 6 Apr 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X798 SOB done?
X798 SOB was recorded at 151,848 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2022, an average of 5,790 miles a year.
Has X798 SOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X798 SOB has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on X798 SOB 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 SOB find?
X798 SOB passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2022 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4.

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