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Ford Focus

Black · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y198 FBRMOT history

Y198 FBR is a black diesel Ford Focus first used on 19 Mar 2001. Its MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 112,228 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2024.

Y198 FBR black Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 11 Feb 2025
Mileage
112,228 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,251 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 FBR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
19 Mar 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 FBR was last recorded at 112,228 miles on 12 Feb 2024, 3,178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
109,050 miles · 10 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3,178 miles
Average per year
3,251 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 112,228 miles
  • 2023 – 109,050 miles
  • 2022 – 105,857 miles
  • 2021 – 103,541 miles
  • 2020 – 101,712 miles
  • 2019 – 98,544 miles
  • 2018 – 95,877 miles
  • 2017 – 93,292 miles
  • 2016 – 90,652 miles
  • 2015 – 88,525 miles
  • 2014 – 86,128 miles
  • 2013 – 83,641 miles
  • 2012 – 81,449 miles
  • 2011 – 78,763 miles
  • 2010 – 74,983 miles
  • 2009 – 70,308 miles
  • 2008 – 65,997 miles
  • 2007 – 60,091 miles
  • 2006 – 53,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,228 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,228 miles (+3,178)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    112,228 miles
    Test number
    777347080762
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass109,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    109,050 miles
    Test number
    786004204513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail109,049 miles (+3,192)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,049 miles
    Test number
    801221457905
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass105,857 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    176768144721
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail105,856 miles (+2,315)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    357230429744
    • DangerousOffside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wing corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,541 miles (+1,829)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    103,541 miles
    Test number
    359377761666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass101,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    101,712 miles
    Test number
    629433267822
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail101,711 miles (+3,167)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,711 miles
    Test number
    719036671091
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass98,544 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    963898390641
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail98,544 miles (+2,667)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    445591216380
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass95,877 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    710681798874

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail95,877 miles (+2,585)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,877 miles
    Test number
    354725849182
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

  13. Pass93,292 miles (+2,640)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    93,292 miles
    Test number
    378380684494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass90,652 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    90,652 miles
    Test number
    935075670424
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  15. Fail90,652 miles (+2,127)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,652 miles
    Test number
    820363608341
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  16. Pass88,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    88,525 miles
    Test number
    585062845078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    977971045074
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  18. Pass86,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    887508234007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail86,128 miles (+2,487)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,128 miles
    Test number
    508907934067
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  20. Pass83,641 miles (+2,192)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    83,641 miles
    Test number
    175307033414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass81,449 miles (+2,686)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    81,449 miles
    Test number
    188277132025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass78,763 miles (+3,780)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    78,763 miles
    Test number
    199015031441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail74,983 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    544332130070
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  24. Pass74,983 miles (+4,675)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    74,983 miles
    Test number
    913862730061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass70,308 miles (+4,311)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,308 miles
    Test number
    374955039078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass65,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    433843348060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail65,997 miles (+5,906)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,997 miles
    Test number
    700033848052
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  28. Pass60,091 miles (+6,120)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    60,091 miles
    Test number
    770220567084
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass53,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    53,971 miles
    Test number
    480022676067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 FBR

Does Y198 FBR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y198 FBR expired on 11 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y198 FBR?
The MOT on Y198 FBR expired on 11 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y198 FBR done?
Y198 FBR was recorded at 112,228 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2024, an average of 3,251 miles a year.
Has Y198 FBR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 FBR has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on Y198 FBR 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 Y198 FBR find?
Y198 FBR passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2024 with 1 advisory: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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