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Ford Focus

Silver · Diesel · 2001 · 1,753 cc

Y198 GEXMOT history

Y198 GEX is a silver diesel Ford Focus first used on 30 Jul 2001. Its MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 201,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2022.

Y198 GEX silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Ford Focus, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Mar 2023
Mileage
201,617 mi
At MOT on 11 Mar 2022
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,240 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y198 GEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,753 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
30 Jul 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
11 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y198 GEX was last recorded at 201,617 miles on 11 Mar 2022, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,616 miles · 10 Mar 2022
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
6,240 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 201,617 miles
  • 2021 – 198,289 miles
  • 2019 – 193,198 miles
  • 2018 – 186,231 miles
  • 2017 – 180,507 miles
  • 2016 – 174,167 miles
  • 2015 – 170,152 miles
  • 2014 – 163,108 miles
  • 2013 – 153,375 miles
  • 2012 – 145,305 miles
  • 2011 – 139,487 miles
  • 2010 – 134,146 miles
  • 2009 – 127,720 miles
  • 2008 – 120,483 miles
  • 2007 – 112,108 miles
  • 2006 – 102,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,617 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,617 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    201,617 miles
    Test number
    643224148950
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail201,616 miles (+3,327)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,616 miles
    Test number
    662012699122
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass198,289 miles (+5,091)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    198,289 miles
    Test number
    168069600763
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill h/s/corrosion

  4. Pass193,198 miles (+206)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,198 miles
    Test number
    139136157288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail192,992 miles (+6,761)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,992 miles
    Test number
    108139998426
    • MajorBonnet primary retaining device ineffective (3.1 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

  6. Pass186,231 miles (+110)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    186,231 miles
    Test number
    156532434627

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail186,121 miles (+5,614)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,121 miles
    Test number
    158488096269
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass180,507 miles (+6,340)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    180,507 miles
    Test number
    133373573382
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass174,167 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    174,167 miles
    Test number
    267699388570
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  10. Fail174,167 miles (+4,015)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,167 miles
    Test number
    422009106086
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  11. Pass170,152 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    170,152 miles
    Test number
    195712189544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,152 miles (+7,044)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,152 miles
    Test number
    393164943811
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

  13. Pass163,108 miles (+9,733)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,108 miles
    Test number
    978595634224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass153,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2014
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    137708343103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail153,375 miles (+8,070)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,375 miles
    Test number
    816135443106
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass145,305 miles (+5,818)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    145,305 miles
    Test number
    185046222161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass139,487 miles (+5,341)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    139,487 miles
    Test number
    406235521185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,146 miles (+151)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    134,146 miles
    Test number
    270334810134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail133,995 miles (+6,275)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,995 miles
    Test number
    230857300167
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass127,720 miles (+7,237)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,720 miles
    Test number
    393825819190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,483 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    120,483 miles
    Test number
    240867318164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass112,108 miles (+9,608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    112,108 miles
    Test number
    394728317132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    102,500 miles
    Test number
    250952816428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y198 GEX

Does Y198 GEX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y198 GEX expired on 10 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y198 GEX?
The MOT on Y198 GEX expired on 10 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y198 GEX done?
Y198 GEX was recorded at 201,617 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2022, an average of 6,240 miles a year.
Has Y198 GEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y198 GEX has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on Y198 GEX 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 GEX find?
Y198 GEX passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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