Ford Focus
Green · Petrol · 2001 · 1,596 cc
X79 LELMOT history
X79 LEL is a green petrol Ford Focus first used on 12 Feb 2001. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 95,064 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 95,064 mi
- At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 21 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,128 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X79 LEL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Ford
- Model
- Focus
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,596 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 12 Feb 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 19 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X79 LEL was last recorded at 95,064 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 2,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 92,531 miles · 20 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,533 miles
- Average per year
- 3,128 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 95,064 miles
- 2025 – 92,531 miles
- 2024 – 89,770 miles
- 2023 – 86,881 miles
- 2022 – 84,468 miles
- 2021 – 78,097 miles
- 2020 – 75,293 miles
- 2019 – 74,814 miles
- 2018 – 74,300 miles
- 2017 – 73,836 miles
- 2016 – 73,332 miles
- 2015 – 72,711 miles
- 2014 – 71,953 miles
- 2013 – 70,469 miles
- 2012 – 69,760 miles
- 2011 – 68,475 miles
- 2010 – 67,044 miles
- 2009 – 64,855 miles
- 2008 – 54,806 miles
- 2007 – 43,382 miles
- 2006 – 32,305 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass95,064 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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 Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Underside corroded front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015
Full MOT history
27 tests since 24 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass95,064 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 95,064 miles
- Test number
- 149825540909
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail95,064 miles (+2,533)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,064 miles
- Test number
- 633040565147
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass92,531 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 92,531 miles
- Test number
- 785496471809
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail92,531 miles (+2,761)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 92,531 miles
- Test number
- 602584240191
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass89,770 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 89,770 miles
- Test number
- 247456178154
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiater cap missing
Fail89,770 miles (+2,889)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,770 miles
- Test number
- 952330889058
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRadiater cap missing
Pass86,881 miles (+2,413)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 86,881 miles
- Test number
- 666150732581
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass84,468 miles (+6,371)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 84,468 miles
- Test number
- 482014626054
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass78,097 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 78,097 miles
- Test number
- 535502701945
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal corroded in holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded front to rear
Fail78,097 miles (+2,804)1 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,097 miles
- Test number
- 171593689171
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing n/s & o/s corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear faded (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust shield loose
- AdvisoryFuel tank strap corroded
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded front to rear
Pass75,293 miles (+479)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 75,293 miles
- Test number
- 603028787317
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryRusty underneath front to rear
Pass74,814 miles (+514)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 74,814 miles
- Test number
- 261163743009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryVarious items corroded underneath
Pass74,300 miles (+464)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 74,300 miles
- Test number
- 441306475161
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
- AdvisoryRear both tyres sidewall cracking
- AdvisoryVarious underbody components heavily corroded
Pass73,836 miles (+504)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 73,836 miles
- Test number
- 373917194275
- AdvisoryFront both front tyres perished
- AdvisoryRear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arms (2.4.G.2)
Pass73,332 miles (+621)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 73,332 miles
- Test number
- 728865596923
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perished
Pass72,711 miles (+758)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 72,711 miles
- Test number
- 448371295007
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteGeneral surface corrosion to subframe and suspension components
Pass71,953 miles (+1,484)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2015
- Odometer
- 71,953 miles
- Test number
- 699352044141
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteGeneral surface corrosion to front suspension components
- NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall slightly perished
Pass70,469 miles (+709)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 70,469 miles
- Test number
- 916163093000
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass69,760 miles (+1,285)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 69,760 miles
- Test number
- 739369472077
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,475 miles (+1,431)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 68,475 miles
- Test number
- 496413671025
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail67,044 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,044 miles
- Test number
- 870201570037
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass67,044 miles (+2,189)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 67,044 miles
- Test number
- 880041470002
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,855 miles (+10,049)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,855 miles
- Test number
- 742748699055
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front discs worn
Pass54,806 miles (+11,424)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 54,806 miles
- Test number
- 961909498094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass43,382 miles (+11,077)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 43,382 miles
- Test number
- 714535247008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 32,305 miles
- Test number
- 162145756441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,305 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,305 miles
- Test number
- 534435056072
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about X79 LEL
- Does X79 LEL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 LEL is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X79 LEL?
- The MOT on X79 LEL is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X79 LEL done?
- X79 LEL was recorded at 95,064 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,128 miles a year.
- Has X79 LEL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X79 LEL has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X79 LEL 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 X79 LEL find?
- X79 LEL passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: coil spring corroded both rear.
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