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Ford Focus

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 1,753 cc

X801 GDLMOT history

X801 GDL is a red diesel Ford Focus first used on 29 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 167,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

X801 GDL red Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
167,849 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
22 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,192 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X801 GDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
29 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X801 GDL was last recorded at 167,849 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 3,962 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Sept 2012: 101,930 miles, lower than 105,599 miles on 27 Sept 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,887 miles · 30 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,962 miles
Average per year
5,192 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,849 miles
  • 2025 – 163,887 miles
  • 2024 – 158,579 miles
  • 2023 – 154,420 miles
  • 2022 – 150,226 miles
  • 2021 – 148,161 miles
  • 2020 – 145,184 miles
  • 2019 – 142,412 miles
  • 2018 – 138,640 miles
  • 2017 – 135,570 miles
  • 2016 – 132,049 miles
  • 2015 – 126,616 miles
  • 2014 – 122,086 miles
  • 2013 – 116,156 miles
  • 2012 – 110,964 miles
  • 2011 – 105,599 miles
  • 2010 – 98,646 miles
  • 2009 – 93,148 miles
  • 2008 – 87,462 miles
  • 2007 – 80,332 miles
  • 2006 – 70,208 miles
  • 2005 – 58,790 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,849 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

32 tests since 27 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,849 miles (+3,962)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    167,849 miles
    Test number
    120564119045
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass163,887 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    163,887 miles
    Test number
    684900976311
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail163,887 miles (+5,308)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,887 miles
    Test number
    480652881666
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass158,579 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    158,579 miles
    Test number
    614177775825
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail158,576 miles (+4,156)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,576 miles
    Test number
    206059479970
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass154,420 miles (+4,194)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    154,420 miles
    Test number
    276407783873
    • 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 Subframe has surface rust

  7. Pass150,226 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,226 miles
    Test number
    135950714782

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail150,223 miles (+2,062)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,223 miles
    Test number
    436772416941
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass148,161 miles (+2,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    148,161 miles
    Test number
    732348456949
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass145,184 miles (+2,772)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    145,184 miles
    Test number
    237390520841
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

  11. Pass142,412 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,412 miles
    Test number
    126562891837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail142,411 miles (+3,771)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,411 miles
    Test number
    161104800638
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  13. Pass138,640 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    283490616386
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  14. Fail138,640 miles (+3,070)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,640 miles
    Test number
    112157534485
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  15. Pass135,570 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    135,570 miles
    Test number
    281953695299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail135,566 miles (+3,517)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,566 miles
    Test number
    878019224542
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass132,049 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    848031111409
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing tyre wear to inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail132,049 miles (+5,433)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,049 miles
    Test number
    843727715680
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres showing tyre wear to inner edges.
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass126,616 miles (+4,530)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    126,616 miles
    Test number
    872804069291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,086 miles (+5,930)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    122,086 miles
    Test number
    345343774273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,156 miles (+5,192)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    116,156 miles
    Test number
    656138163267
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  22. Pass110,964 miles (+9,034)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    110,964 miles
    Test number
    956580372272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail101,930 miles (-3,669)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,930 miles
    Test number
    888389762218
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass105,599 miles (+6,953)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    105,599 miles
    Test number
    337040171451
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  25. Pass98,646 miles (+5,498)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    98,646 miles
    Test number
    190054360235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,148 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    232098159247
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  27. Fail93,148 miles (+5,686)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,148 miles
    Test number
    654418359212
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass87,462 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    87,462 miles
    Test number
    604789768294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,332 miles (+10,124)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    80,332 miles
    Test number
    122038967288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,208 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    793690776237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail70,208 miles (+11,418)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,208 miles
    Test number
    832870976224
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  32. Pass58,790 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    58,790 miles
    Test number
    432410775283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X801 GDL

Does X801 GDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X801 GDL is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on X801 GDL?
The MOT on X801 GDL is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X801 GDL done?
X801 GDL was recorded at 167,849 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,192 miles a year.
Has X801 GDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X801 GDL has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on X801 GDL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X801 GDL find?
X801 GDL passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened.

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