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Ford Focus

Blue · Diesel · 2007 · 1,999 cc

Y17 GWBMOT history

Y17 GWB is a blue diesel Ford Focus first used on 12 Sept 2007. Its MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 116,987 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2023.

Y17 GWB blue Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 22 Jul 2023
Mileage
116,987 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2023
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,899 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y17 GWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,999 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
12 Sept 2007
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

Y17 GWB was last recorded at 116,987 miles on 18 Jul 2023, 3,689 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,298 miles · 23 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
3,689 miles
Average per year
6,899 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 116,987 miles
  • 2022 – 113,298 miles
  • 2021 – 111,112 miles
  • 2020 – 111,108 miles
  • 2019 – 100,341 miles
  • 2018 – 95,470 miles
  • 2017 – 90,323 miles
  • 2015 – 74,003 miles
  • 2014 – 59,855 miles
  • 2013 – 44,028 miles
  • 2012 – 40,183 miles
  • 2011 – 33,054 miles
  • 2010 – 26,419 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail116,987 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryAdvise knock when pulling away, suspect engine or gearbox mounting
  • AdvisoryE m l lamp illuminated indicating a fault. but is 2007 diesel pre 2008 criteria.

What MOT failures 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 Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014

Full MOT history

18 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail116,987 miles (+3,689)3 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,987 miles
    Test number
    235657300117
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement main suspension arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise knock when pulling away, suspect engine or gearbox mounting
    • AdvisoryE m l lamp illuminated indicating a fault. but is 2007 diesel pre 2008 criteria.

  2. Pass113,298 miles (+148)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    762997596655
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail113,150 miles (+2,038)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,150 miles
    Test number
    299423715082
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen shooting over the roof (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass111,112 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    111,112 miles
    Test number
    614313886307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass111,108 miles (+10,767)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    111,108 miles
    Test number
    927224340450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass100,341 miles (+4,871)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    100,341 miles
    Test number
    476635510252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass95,470 miles (+5,147)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    95,470 miles
    Test number
    486397456475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass90,323 miles (+16,320)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    90,323 miles
    Test number
    426664180313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass74,003 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    235806857604
    • AdvisoryExhaust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  10. Fail74,003 miles (+14,148)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,003 miles
    Test number
    309113584356
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust cover insecure
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyres badly worn on inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  11. Pass59,855 miles2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    188286154326
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront axle set of brake discs are corroded on their inner working faces.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres are heavily worn on their inner shoulders

  12. Fail59,855 miles (+15,827)1 repaired2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,855 miles
    Test number
    256566054375
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • 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)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteFront axle set of brake discs are corroded on their inner working faces.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • NoteBoth front tyres are heavily worn on their inner shoulders

  13. Pass44,028 miles (+3,845)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    44,028 miles
    Test number
    259097253363
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteBoth front tyres scrubbed on inner edges

  14. Pass40,183 miles (+1,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    40,183 miles
    Test number
    705086752330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass38,667 miles (+5,613)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    38,667 miles
    Test number
    976714422109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass33,054 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    656013931138
    • 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)

  17. Fail33,054 miles (+6,635)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,054 miles
    Test number
    365593331194
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass26,419 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    26,419 miles
    Test number
    582102150154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y17 GWB

Does Y17 GWB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y17 GWB expired on 22 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y17 GWB?
The MOT on Y17 GWB expired on 22 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y17 GWB done?
Y17 GWB was recorded at 116,987 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2023, an average of 6,899 miles a year.
Has Y17 GWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y17 GWB has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on Y17 GWB 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 Y17 GWB find?
Y17 GWB failed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2023 with 3 major defects and 12 advisories: exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine; offside headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect; offside rear tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 12 more.

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